Attraction in Waikato

Hobbiton Movie Set Weather Forecast

Hobbiton Movie Set weather: 55°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 55°F now🕔 6:58 AM local📅 Best: February and March

Summary

Hobbiton Movie Set is a tourist attraction in Waikato. Hobbiton Movie Set is a landmark known for the Shire film set near Matamata.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Hobbiton Movie Set with clear sky. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 44°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set is February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 77 mi away. Nearby highlights include North Island, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 4°F below the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Hobbiton Movie Set today at 8.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Hobbiton Movie Set right now

☀️
55°F
Clear sky · feels like 51°F
Humidity75%
Wind10 mph WSW
Gusts21 mph
UV index0.7 · Low
Cloud cover3%
Pressure1008 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise6:53 AM
Sunset7:21 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 73%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:58 AM, Oct 2 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

7 PM🌙54°2%9 mph
8 PM🌙52°0%8 mph
9 PM🌙51°0%6 mph
10 PM🌙50°0%5 mph
11 PM🌙48°0%4 mph
12 AM🌙46°0%3 mph
1 AM🌙45°0%3 mph
2 AM🌙45°0%3 mph
3 AM🌙44°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙44°0%2 mph
5 AM🌙44°0%1 mph
6 AM🌙44°0%1 mph
7 AM🌤️44°0%2 mph
8 AM🌤️48°0%4 mph
9 AM🌤️52°0%6 mph
10 AM🌤️55°0%11 mph
11 AM☁️56°5%11 mph
12 PM☁️56°12%11 mph
1 PM☁️57°16%12 mph
2 PM☁️58°12%13 mph
3 PM☁️58°5%13 mph
4 PM☁️57°0%13 mph
5 PM☁️56°0%12 mph
6 PM⛅55°0%11 mph

16-day forecast for Hobbiton Movie Set

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 44°56% · 0,0 in11 mph6
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast58° / 44°16%13 mph7
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 47°71% · 0,1 in12 mph6
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 48°34% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast62° / 46°8%8 mph7
Tue, Oct 6🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 48°14% · 0,0 in9 mph7
Wed, Oct 7☁️ Overcast59° / 44°25%7 mph7
Thu, Oct 8☁️ Overcast65° / 44°33%6 mph6
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 48°37% · 0,0 in3 mph7
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast66° / 50°42%3 mph6
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 48°43% · 0,0 in10 mph2
Mon, Oct 12☁️ Overcast67° / 49°28%4 mph7
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 50°32% · 0,0 in6 mph5
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Drizzle65° / 55°44% · 0,2 in6 mph7
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 53°53% · 0,1 in8 mph6
Fri, Oct 16🌧️ Showers70° / 52°23% · 1,5 in15 mph6

Climate in Hobbiton Movie Set month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January73°57°6,1 in★★★★☆
February74°57°2,6 in★★★★☆
March70°53°2,8 in★★★★☆
April66°52°5,9 in★★★☆☆
May60°45°2,8 in★★★★☆
June58°45°6,1 in★★★☆☆
July55°41°5,7 in★★☆☆☆
August56°41°4,8 in★★★☆☆
September59°46°4,1 in★★★☆☆
October63°48°5,7 in★★★☆☆
November67°52°5,1 in★★★★☆
December71°56°6,5 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Hobbiton Movie Set

29
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.57.5 µg/m³
PM1012.2 µg/m³
Ozone47 µg/m³
NO₂1 µg/m³
UV index0.7 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:53 AM
Sunset7:21 PM
Daylight12h 28m
Solar noon1:07 PM
Golden hour (am)6:53 AM - 7:53 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:21 PM - 7:21 PM
Blue hour (am)6:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 73%
Moonrise12:35 AM
Moonset10:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set

Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★☆☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hobbiton Movie Set?

Hobbiton Movie Set is a tourist attraction in Waikato. Its coordinates are -37.8721, 175.6828. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Hobbiton Movie Set right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 75% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hobbiton Movie Set?

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

What time zone is Hobbiton Movie Set in?

Hobbiton Movie Set observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 6:58 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Hobbiton Movie Set?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 77 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hobbiton Movie Set?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 2, 2026 at 6:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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