New Zealand weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in New Zealand is expected to be 13°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for New Zealand (Wellington) for more weather parameters.

Monday
18th Aug
13

6

4

2
Tuesday
19th Aug
9

5

0

1
Wednesday
20th Aug
9

5

4

1
Thursday
21st Aug
10

7

3

2
Friday
22nd Aug
9

5

3

2

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Sunday 17th August 2025 GMT

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Below are the detailed weather forecasts for New Zealand for the next 5 days. The forecasts shown are for Wellington and may not represent the whole of New Zealand. Browse more destinations in New Zealand to view more weather forecasts.

New Zealand weather for Monday 18th August 2025

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 13°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 64% chance of some rain and a fresh breeze of 34 kph from the north-west.

13
°C maximum temperature
6
°C minimum temperature
mostly cloudy with light rain
4
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
64
% chance of some rain
<2
mm of rainfall expected
13
°C wind chill
34
kph wind from NW

New Zealand weather for Tuesday 19th August 2025

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 9°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and no hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 82% chance of some rain and a strong breeze of 50 kph from the south.

9
°C maximum temperature
5
°C minimum temperature
mostly cloudy with light rain
0
hours of sunshine
1
UV index (Low)
82
% chance of some rain
<5
mm of rainfall expected
4
°C wind chill
50
kph wind from S

New Zealand weather for Wednesday 20th August 2025

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 9°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 78% chance of some rain and a strong breeze of 44 kph from the south.

9
°C maximum temperature
5
°C minimum temperature
mostly cloudy with light rain
4
hours of sunshine
1
UV index (Low)
78
% chance of some rain
<5
mm of rainfall expected
4
°C wind chill
44
kph wind from S

New Zealand weather for Thursday 21st August 2025

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 10°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 66% chance of some rain and a fresh breeze of 36 kph from the south.

10
°C maximum temperature
7
°C minimum temperature
mostly cloudy with light rain
3
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
66
% chance of some rain
<2
mm of rainfall expected
6
°C wind chill
36
kph wind from S

New Zealand weather for Friday 22nd August 2025

Expect broken clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 9°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 24 kph from the south.

9
°C maximum temperature
5
°C minimum temperature
broken clouds
3
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
0
mm of rainfall expected
6
°C wind chill
24
kph wind from S

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New Zealand - quick facts
Flight time^✝	25 hours
Time difference	UK +12 to +12.75 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	New Zealand Dollar
Electricity	I plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	New Zealand Tourism Board