Waikato Weather Forecast
Waikato weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Waikato
No snow is in the current forecast window for Waikato.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Waikato
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 48° | 12% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 50° | 72% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 46° | 80% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 45° | 47% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 10% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 51° | 2% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 26% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 38% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 45° | 53% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 51° | 44% · 0,6 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 45° | 47% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 38° | 33% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 49° | 35% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 47° | 26% · 0,8 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 43° | 33% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
Climate in Waikato 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 | 75° | 58° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 76° | 58° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 54° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 53° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 62° | 46° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 59° | 46° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 57° | 42° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 64° | 50° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 69° | 53° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 73° | 57° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 7 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 September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Waikato in?
Waikato observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:58 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 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 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
