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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 1°C

Ashburton weather

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Showers,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near in Ashburton today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 9°, with a 100% chance of rain.

11°
16°
15°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±2°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±7°
EuropeanECMWF
Partly cloudy
Feels 6° · Wind 11 km/h · Humidity 69%
AmericanNOAA GFS
Light drizzle
Feels 4° · Wind 2 km/h · Humidity 91%
GermanDWD ICON
Overcast
Feels 7° · Wind 6 km/h · Humidity 78%

Latest for Ashburton: European (ECMWF): 9° Partly cloudy · American (NOAA GFS): 6° Light drizzle · German (DWD ICON): 9° Overcast.

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Ashburton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Showers
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
±2°
Tue
Cloudy
11°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
16°
models agree
Thu
Light snow
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
15°
±7°
Sat
Light drizzle
12°
models agree
Sun
Partly cloudy
13°
±6°
Mon
Partly cloudy
16°
±2°
Tue
Light drizzle
17°
±5°
Wed
Light rain
14°
±4°
Thu
Light drizzle
11°
±7°
Fri
Cloudy
14°
±6°
Sat
Cloudy
15°
models agree

Ashburton, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 22°C) and coldest in Jun (lows around 3°C), with roughly 971 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Ashburton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand before you trust any single number.

Ashburton climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
12°
Feb
22°
12°
Mar
19°
Apr
17°
May
14°
Jun
11°
Jul
11°
Aug
12°
Sep
15°
Oct
16°
Nov
18°
Dec
21°
11°

Which forecast is most accurate in Ashburton?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
89±0.6°C95±2.3 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
83
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C90±5.2 km/t7687% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
75
/100rank #3
85±0.8°C90±5.1 km/t5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 237 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°8° to 9°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±2°8° to 10°±22%78% to 100% chance
Tue±2°11° to 12°±1%2% to 3% chance
Wed±1°15° to 16°±3%2% to 5% chance
Thu±2°9° to 10°±20%60% to 80% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Ashburton

today, local time
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
18:10
Daylight
11h 18m

Common questions

What's the weather in Ashburton today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Ashburton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Ashburton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Ashburton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Ashburton?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Ashburton (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the German at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Ashburton?
January is typically the warmest month in Ashburton, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Ashburton get?
The coldest month in Ashburton is June, when overnight lows average about 3°C.
How much rain does Ashburton get?
Ashburton sees roughly 971 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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