worldweatherWeather in New Zealand - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across New Zealand range from 6° to 15°. 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.
Weather in New Zealand's cities today
☀️Auckland
15°💧 1.1 mm
🌧️Hastings
14°💧 4.8 mm
🌧️Rotorua
14°💧 0.1 mm
🌧️Nelson
13°💧 0.5 mm
🌧️New Plymouth
12°💧 1 mm
🌧️Palmerston North
12°💧 8.2 mm
🌧️Wellington
11°💧 11.2 mm
🌧️Christchurch
10°💧 1.2 mm
🌧️Invercargill
7°💧 6.8 mm
🌧️Dunedin
6°💧 26.9 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in New Zealand
today🌧️
11°💧 3.1 mm
Thu☁️
9°💧 9.8 mm
Fri☀️
8°💧 0.1 mm
Sat☀️
9°💧 0.5 mm
Sun🌤️
9°💧 0.5 mm
Mon🌧️
12°💧 9.9 mm
Tue🌧️
12°💧 1.4 mm
Wed🌧️
12°💧 0.5 mm
⚠️ Weather warnings - New Zealand
🌨️Snow and blizzards3 bulletins · in effect today
Areas incl.: Porters Pass (SH73), Lewis Pass (SH7), Arthur's Pass (SH73)
Snowfall and blizzards can paralyse traffic. Expect disruption and poor visibility.
💨Strong wind3 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Wellington and the Kapiti Coast, Marlborough Sounds, Taranaki
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
🌧️Heavy rain2 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and traffic disruption. Take care on the roads and near watercourses.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-07-08 10:58:09 UTC. 8 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
10°
around 10° at night · days with rain: 9
Weeks 3-4 · avg for July
13°
around 8° at night · rain chance 30%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for August
13°
around 8° at night · rain chance 27%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for New Zealand: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 10° by day and 10° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 13° in July, and about 13° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - New Zealand cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Auckland | 15℃ | 10℃ | 15℃ | 1.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Hastings | 14℃ | 9℃ | 16℃ | 4.8 mm |
| 🌧️ Rotorua | 14℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Nelson | 13℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 0.5 mm |
| 🌧️ New Plymouth | 12℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 1 mm |
| 🌧️ Palmerston North | 12℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 8.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Wellington | 11℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 11.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Christchurch | 10℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ | 1.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Invercargill | 7℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 6.8 mm |
| 🌧️ Dunedin | 6℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 26.9 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for New Zealand
Wednesday8 July 2026
🌧️11°light rain
Thursday9 July 2026
☁️9°overcast clouds
Friday10 July 2026
☀️8°clear sky
Saturday11 July 2026
☀️9°clear sky
Sunday12 July 2026
🌤️9°scattered clouds
Monday13 July 2026
🌧️12°moderate rain
Tuesday14 July 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Wednesday15 July 2026
🌧️12°light rain
Thursday16 July 2026
🌤️11°scattered clouds
Friday17 July 2026
☁️10°overcast clouds
Saturday18 July 2026
🌧️10°light rain
Sunday19 July 2026
🌤️11°scattered clouds
Monday20 July 2026
☁️10°overcast clouds
Tuesday21 July 2026
☁️10°overcast clouds
Wednesday22 July 2026
☁️10°overcast clouds
Thursday23 July 2026
🌤️10°scattered clouds
🌊 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth | 15℃ | 15℃ | 1.6 m | very cold |
| Auckland | 13℃ | 13℃ | 0.1 m | very cold |
| Hastings | 13℃ | 13℃ | 1.3 m | very cold |
| Wellington | 13℃ | 12℃ | 3 m | very cold |
| Nelson | 12℃ | 12℃ | 0.1 m | very cold |
| Dunedin | 11℃ | 11℃ | 1.8 m | very cold |
| Christchurch | 10℃ | 10℃ | - | very cold |
| Invercargill | 10℃ | 10℃ | 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 4.7 | 7.6 | very good |
| Wellington | 4.5 | 7.6 | very good |
| Lower Hutt | 4.5 | 7.6 | very good |
| Dunedin | 4.1 | 6.9 | very good |
| Manukau | 2.3 | 3.2 | very good |
| Auckland | 2.3 | 3.2 | very good |
| Tauranga | 1.1 | 1.5 | very good |
| Hamilton City | 0.8 | 0.9 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 13:00).
New Zealand weather through the year
New Zealand weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
🎉 Public holidays in New Zealand - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in New Zealand: Matariki (10 July, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
10 JulyFriday
Matariki
🎈 long weekend26 OctoberMonday
Labour Day
🎈 long weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
🎈 long weekend1 JanuaryFriday 2027
New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend4 JanuaryMonday 2027
Day after New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend8 FebruaryMonday 2027
Waitangi Day
🎈 long weekend26 MarchFriday 2027
Good Friday
🎈 long weekend29 MarchMonday 2027
Easter Monday
🎈 long weekend26 AprilMonday 2027
Anzac Day
🎈 long weekend7 JuneMonday 2027
King's Birthday
🎈 long weekend25 JuneFriday 2027
Matariki
🎈 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.
FAQ - New Zealand weather
What is the weather like in New Zealand today?
Today it is about 11° during the day and 10° 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.