Region in New Zealand

Waikato Weather Forecast

Waikato weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 6:23 PM local📅 Best: February and March👥 510.000

Air quality and pollen in Waikato

20
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.512.3 µg/m³
PM1020.2 µg/m³
Ozone39 µg/m³
NO₂0.5 µg/m³
UV index2.2 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Waikato right now

☁️
64°F
Overcast · feels like 62°F
Humidity88%
Wind13 mph W
Gusts38 mph
UV index2.2 · Low
Cloud cover96%
Pressure1000 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality20 · Good
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:23 PM, Oct 27 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waikato?

Waikato is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -37.787, 175.2793. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Waikato right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Waikato?

February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Waikato, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Waikato in?

Waikato observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 6:23 PM.

How many people live in Waikato?

Waikato has a population of approximately 510.000.

What is the nearest airport to Waikato?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 60 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Waikato?

Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Taupo, North Island, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.

What places are in Waikato?

Waikato covers 3 places in this atlas, including Hobbiton Movie Set, Taupo and Lake Taupo.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 27, 2026 at 6:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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