worldweather15°Cexceptionally warm
usually 11°C–14°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
Weather in New Zealand - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across New Zealand range from 13° to 18°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in New Zealand's cities today
☁️Christchurch
18°💧 8.6 mm
☀️Auckland
17°💧 1.2 mm
☁️Hastings
17°💧 0.3 mm
🌤️Rotorua
16°💧 1.3 mm
🌧️Dunedin
15°💧 0.8 mm
🌧️New Plymouth
15°💧 1.8 mm
☁️Nelson
15°💧 0.7 mm
🌧️Palmerston North
15°💧 0.4 mm
☁️Wellington
14°💧 0.6 mm
🌧️Invercargill
13°💧 7.7 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in New Zealand
today🌧️
15°💧 1 mm
Sun🌧️
15°💧 6.5 mm
Mon☁️
8°💧 6.7 mm
Tue🌤️
12°💧 0.5 mm
Wed☀️
13°💧 1.4 mm
Thu🌧️
12°💧 2.7 mm
Fri🌧️
12°💧 3.6 mm
Sat🌧️
12°💧 1.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Monday 7 Sept in New Zealand, the forecast high is 8°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 11°C to 14°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.
15°Cexceptionally warm
usually 11°C–14°C
warmer than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
8°Cexceptionally cool
usually 11°C–14°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 11°C–14°C
cooler than 75% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
13°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–14°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 12°C–14°C
cooler than 78% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 12°C–14°C
cooler than 77% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 13°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (10°C) and the warmest was 2005 (15°C). The current forecast averages 12°C - lower than in 62% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - New Zealand
Heavy rain1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow
Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and traffic disruption. Take care on the roads and near watercourses.
Snow and blizzards1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Lindis Pass (SH8)
Snowfall and blizzards can paralyse traffic. Expect disruption and poor visibility.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 2 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - New Zealand
New Zealand 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
13°
around 10° at night · days with rain: 13
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
14°
around 9° at night · rain chance 43%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
16°
around 11° at night · rain chance 47%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for New Zealand: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 13° by day and 10° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 14° in September, and about 16° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - New Zealand cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Christchurch | 18℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 8.6 mm |
| ☀️ Auckland | 17℃ | 16℃ | 13℃ | 1.2 mm |
| ☁️ Hastings | 17℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 0.3 mm |
| 🌤️ Rotorua | 16℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ | 1.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Dunedin | 15℃ | 10℃ | 8℃ | 0.8 mm |
| 🌧️ New Plymouth | 15℃ | 14℃ | 12℃ | 1.8 mm |
| ☁️ Nelson | 15℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 0.7 mm |
| 🌧️ Palmerston North | 15℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ | 0.4 mm |
| ☁️ Wellington | 14℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 0.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Invercargill | 13℃ | 11℃ | 8℃ | 7.7 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for New Zealand
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️15°heavy rain
Monday7 September 2026
☁️8°broken clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌤️12°scattered clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️13°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️11°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
☁️15°broken clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Sea temperature - New Zealand
Water today
13°C
Week avg
13°C
Waves today
0.9 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 14℃ | 15℃ | 0.1 m | very cold |
| New Plymouth | 14℃ | 14℃ | 2.9 m | very cold |
| Wellington | 14℃ | 14℃ | 1.3 m | very cold |
| Hastings | 13℃ | 13℃ | 0.4 m | very cold |
| Nelson | 13℃ | 13℃ | 0.8 m | very cold |
| Christchurch | 11℃ | 11℃ | - | very cold |
| Dunedin | 11℃ | 11℃ | 1.2 m | very cold |
| Invercargill | 10℃ | 10℃ | 3 m | very cold |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in New Zealand
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manukau | 16.5 | 27.1 | good |
| Auckland | 16.5 | 27.1 | good |
| Hamilton City | 14.4 | 24.2 | good |
| Tauranga | 12.2 | 20.2 | very good |
| Wellington | 6.9 | 11.5 | very good |
| Lower Hutt | 6.9 | 11.5 | very good |
| Christchurch | 0.5 | 0.6 | very good |
| Dunedin | 0.2 | 0.2 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 13:00).
New Zealand weather through the year
New Zealand weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Oceania
Public holidays in New Zealand - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in New Zealand: Labour Day (26 October, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).
2026
26 OctoberMonday
Labour Day
long weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend4 JanuaryMonday
Day after New Year's Day
long weekend8 FebruaryMonday
Waitangi Day
long weekend26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend26 AprilMonday
Anzac Day
long weekend7 JuneMonday
King's Birthday
long weekend25 JuneFriday
Matariki
long weekend25 OctoberMonday
Labour Day
long weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - New Zealand weather
What is the weather like in New Zealand today?
Today it is about 15° during the day and 12° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for New Zealand?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.