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Today's maximum temperature in New Zealand is expected to be 59°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for New Zealand (Wellington) for more weather parameters.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Friday 2nd January 2026 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 Saturday 3rd January 2026

Expect broken clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 59°F, maximum UV of 6 (High) and 2 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 22 mph from the south.

  • 59°F maximum temperature59
    °F maximum temperature
  • 54°F minimum temperature54
    °F minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 2 hours of bright sunshine2
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High)6
    UV index (High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 22 mph from the South22
    mph wind from S

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New Zealand weather for Sunday 4th January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 64°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 9 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 17 mph from the south-east.

  • 64°F maximum temperature64
    °F maximum temperature
  • 54°F minimum temperature54
    °F minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 9 hours of bright sunshine9
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High)10
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Moderate breeze of 17 mph from the South-East17
    mph wind from SE

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New Zealand weather for Monday 5th January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 70°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 12 mph from the north.

  • 70°F maximum temperature70
    °F maximum temperature
  • 54°F minimum temperature54
    °F minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 11 hours of bright sunshine11
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High)10
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 70°F wind chill70
    °F wind chill
  • Gentle breeze of 12 mph from the North12
    mph wind from N

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New Zealand weather for Tuesday 6th January 2026

Expect broken clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 66°F, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 18 mph from the north.

  • 66°F maximum temperature66
    °F maximum temperature
  • 57°F minimum temperature57
    °F minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 3 hours of bright sunshine3
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 9 (Very High)9
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 66°F wind chill66
    °F wind chill
  • Fresh breeze of 18 mph from the North18
    mph wind from N

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New Zealand weather for Wednesday 7th January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 70°F, maximum UV of 10 (Very High) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 17 mph from the north.

  • 70°F maximum temperature70
    °F maximum temperature
  • 57°F minimum temperature57
    °F minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 11 hours of bright sunshine11
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High)10
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 70°F wind chill70
    °F wind chill
  • Moderate breeze of 17 mph from the North17
    mph wind from N

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