Skip to main content
Every New Zealand forecast, compared
checkweather.io
CheckWeather NZBlenheim
Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 1°C

Blenheim weather

Loading live data…

Light rain,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 16° in Blenheim today. Tomorrow looks light rain around 11°, with a 100% chance of rain.

16°11°
11°
12°
15°
12°
15°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Light rain
Today 16°·Low 11°·Rain 100%
AmericanNOAA GFS
16°
Drizzle
Today 16°·Low ·Rain 94%
GermanDWD ICON
16°
Rain
Today 16°·Low 13°·Rain 100%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Blenheim and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
Loading the three model maps…

Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light rain
16° 11°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light rain
11°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
12°
±3°
Wed
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
12°
models agree
Fri
Mostly clear
15°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
15°
±4°
Sun
Mostly clear
14°
±7°
Mon
Partly cloudy
18°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
16°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
16°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
14°
±5°
Sat
Cloudy
14°
±3°

Blenheim, New Zealand. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for Blenheim right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Blenheim's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

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.

Blenheim weather by month

what to expect in Blenheim through the year

Here is Blenheim's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Blenheim by season.

Jan
23°
13°
Warm
Feb
24°
13°
Warm
Mar
21°
10°
Mild
Apr
18°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
13°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
18°
Mild
Nov
20°
10°
Mild
Dec
23°
13°
Warm

What Blenheim's weather is like through the year

Blenheim runs from warm summers, with February highs near 24°C, to cold winters, when July lows sit around 4°C (a swing of about 20°C across the year). June is usually the wettest month, and Blenheim sees roughly 781 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Blenheim

The most comfortable time to visit Blenheim is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Blenheim?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C94±3.2 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
84
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C92±3.9 km/t7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
79
/100rank #3
83±1.0°C92±4.2 km/t6581% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany

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.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Blenheim, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 84. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°16° to 16°±6%94% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±1°10° to 11°models agree100% to 100% chance
Tue±3°11° to 14°±3%5% to 8% chance
Wed±2°15° to 16°±4%0% to 4% chance
Thu±2°11° to 13°±35%48% to 83% 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 Blenheim

today, local time
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:03
Daylight
11h 22m

Common questions

What's the weather in Blenheim today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Blenheim 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 Blenheim today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Blenheim 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 Blenheim?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Blenheim (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Blenheim?
February is typically the warmest month in Blenheim, with average highs around 24°C.
How cold does Blenheim get?
The coldest month in Blenheim is July, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Blenheim get?
Blenheim sees roughly 781 mm of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Blenheim?
The most comfortable time to visit Blenheim is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Blenheim?
Rarely - Blenheim very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

Nearby

More NZ weather