New Zealand weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in New Zealand is expected to be 57°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 Saturday 22nd August 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 Sunday 23rd August 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 57°F, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 28% chance of some rain and a fresh gale of 39 mph from the north-west.

  • 57°F maximum temperature57
    °F maximum temperature
  • 48°F minimum temperature48
    °F minimum temperature
  • Sunshine and showers
    sunshine and showers
  • 7 hours of bright sunshine7
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 28% chance of some rain28
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 57°F wind chill57
    °F wind chill
  • Fresh gale of 39 mph from the North-West39
    mph wind from NW

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New Zealand weather for Monday 24th August 2026

Expect clear skies in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 55°F, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 23 mph from the north-west.

  • 55°F maximum temperature55
    °F maximum temperature
  • 46°F minimum temperature46
    °F minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 11 hours of bright sunshine11
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 23 mph from the North-West23
    mph wind from NW

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New Zealand weather for Tuesday 25th August 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 57°F, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 25% chance of some rain and a strong breeze of 25 mph from the north-west.

  • 57°F maximum temperature57
    °F maximum temperature
  • 48°F minimum temperature48
    °F minimum temperature
  • Sunshine and showers
    sunshine and showers
  • 6 hours of bright sunshine6
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 25% chance of some rain25
    % chance of some rain
  • 0-2 mm of rainfall expected<2
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 57°F wind chill57
    °F wind chill
  • Strong breeze of 25 mph from the North-West25
    mph wind from NW

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New Zealand weather for Wednesday 26th August 2026

Expect mostly cloudy with light rain in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 57°F, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 25% chance of some rain and a fresh breeze of 21 mph from the north-west.

  • 57°F maximum temperature57
    °F maximum temperature
  • 48°F minimum temperature48
    °F minimum temperature
  • Mostly cloudy with light rain
    mostly cloudy with light rain
  • 4 hours of bright sunshine4
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 25% chance of some rain25
    % chance of some rain
  • 0-2 mm of rainfall expected<2
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 21 mph from the North-West21
    mph wind from NW

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New Zealand weather for Thursday 27th August 2026

Expect broken clouds in New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 55°F, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 22 mph from the north-west.

  • 55°F maximum temperature55
    °F maximum temperature
  • 48°F minimum temperature48
    °F minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 3 hours of bright sunshine3
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low)1
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 22 mph from the North-West22
    mph wind from NW

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