Waikato, New Zealand Weather

  1. Waikato, New Zealand Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Waikato over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Waikato in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Waikato in the coming days
  9. Waikato Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Waikato's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Waikato, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
11°C
51.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 995 hPa

Feel like: 9 °C

Temperature: 11°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 95%

Wind: ENE - 21 km/h

Visibility: 17.68 km

Weather forecast

Wed
24 Jun
9°C / 15°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Thu
25 Jun
7°C / 9°C
Slight Rain Showers
Fri
26 Jun
6°C / 14°C
Mainly Clear
Sat
27 Jun
6°C / 15°C
Overcast
Sun
28 Jun
6°C / 13°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
11° / 11°
11° / 11°
Overcast
95% 37 km/h
18:00 PM
11° / 12°
11° / 12°
Drizzle
95% 39 km/h
19:00 PM
11° / 11°
11° / 11°
Moderate Rain Showers
95% 37 km/h
20:00 PM
11° / 12°
11° / 12°
Slight Rain Showers
95% 43 km/h
21:00 PM
11° / 12°
11° / 12°
Moderate Rain Showers
95% 42 km/h
22:00 PM
11° / 12°
11° / 12°
Slight Rain Showers
95% 42 km/h
23:00 PM
11° / 12°
11° / 12°
Moderate Rain Showers
96% 46 km/h
00:00 AM
12° / 12°
12° / 12°
Moderate Rain Showers
96% 48 km/h
01:00 AM
12° / 13°
12° / 13°
Slight Rain Showers
95% 47 km/h
02:00 AM
12° / 12°
12° / 12°
Slight Thunderstorm
95% 47 km/h
03:00 AM
12° / 12°
12° / 12°
Moderate Rain Showers
95% 46 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 12.8°C
  • Average low 5.83°C
  • Hottest day 15°C (20 June 2026)
  • Coldest day 1°C (10 June 2026)
  • Average humidity 87.03%
  • Days with precipitation 18 days
  • Highest precipitation 66 mm (23 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 13°C
  • Min: 6°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Waikato over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Waikato in the coming days

Rainfall in Waikato in the coming days

Waikato Climate Summary

Waikato features a Marine west coast, warm summer (Köppen classification: Cfb), with an average annual temperature of 15.08ºC (59.14ºF), which is about 2.01% higher than the national average for New Zealand. Annually, the city experiences approximately 88.41 millimeters (3.48 inches) of rainfall, spread across 157.45 rainy days, accounting for 43.14% of the year.

Longitude -37.6190862
Latitude 175.023346
Yearly high temperature 18.48ºC (65.26ºF)
Yearly low temperature 8.91ºC (48.04ºF)
Hottest month January 23.59ºC (74.46ºF)
Coldest month August 5.29ºC (41.52ºF)
Yearly precip 88.41mm (3.48in)
Days with rainfall 157.45 days (43.14%)
Driest month March (80.98%)
Wettest month September (85.51%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 23.59° / 12.7° 11.36 days
February 24.26° / 13.0° 12.18 days
March 22.41° / 11.68° 9.91 days
April 19.48° / 10.03° 11.36 days
May 16.49° / 7.94° 12.82 days
June 14.2° / 6.84° 12.27 days
July 13.18° / 5.24° 12.73 days
August 14.16° / 5.29° 15.0 days
September 15.22° / 6.38° 17.0 days
October 17.3° / 7.47° 15.0 days
November 19.63° / 8.88° 12.82 days
December 21.79° / 11.44° 15.0 days

Waikato's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Waikato?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 23.59ºC) and August are the coolest (daily mean of 5.29ºC).

2. What should I wear in Waikato today?

For today's cool weather in Waikato, with temperatures between 10ºC to 13ºC (50.0ºF to 55.4ºF), you should consider wearing:
- Long-sleeve top or shirt
- Cotton socks
- Thin gloves (optional for early mornings or late evenings)
- Light scarf or wrap

Temperature

Early
12°C / 13°C
Morning
10°C / 10°C
Afternoon
10°C / 11°C
Evening
11°C / 12°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 439
  • CO 65
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 49
  • PM10 5
  • PM25 3
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,300

Sunrise / Sunset

19:35
05:08