Taranaki Weather Forecast
Taranaki weather: 57°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Taranaki is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 127.000.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Taranaki with mainly clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 44°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Taranaki is January, February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, North Island, Lake Taupo and Hobbiton Movie Set.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is 4.1°F above the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Taranaki today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Taranaki
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Taranaki right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:16 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Taranaki
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 58° / 44° | 100% · 0,5 in | 25 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 41° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 41° | 4% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 42° | 61% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 50° | 75% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 50° | 81% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 44° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 42° | 65% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 45° | 47% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 44° | 7% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 42° | 33% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 54° | 25% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 45° | 33% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 57° / 38° | 31% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 47° | 43% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 39° | 39% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
Climate in Taranaki month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 54° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 67° | 51° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 50° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 44° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 40° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 40° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 58° | 44° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 50° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 68° | 54° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Taranaki
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Air quality and pollen in Taranaki
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Taranaki
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Taranaki?
Taranaki is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.3538, 174.4383. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Taranaki right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Taranaki?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Taranaki, which has a temperate climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Taranaki in?
Taranaki observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 9:16 PM.
How many people live in Taranaki?
Taranaki has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport to Taranaki?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Taranaki?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, North Island, Lake Taupo, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
