European, American, German side by side around Carterton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Carterton, G2 is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 22°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1397 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Carterton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Carterton climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
13°
Feb
21°
13°
Mar
19°
10°
Apr
18°
10°
May
15°
7°
Jun
13°
6°
Jul
12°
5°
Aug
12°
4°
Sep
15°
7°
Oct
16°
8°
Nov
18°
9°
Dec
21°
12°
Common questions
What's the weather in Carterton today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Carterton 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 Carterton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Carterton 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 Carterton?
No single model is always right. European, American, German each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Carterton forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested NZ accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Carterton?
Jan is typically the warmest month in Carterton, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Carterton get?
The coldest month in Carterton is Aug, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Carterton get?
Carterton sees roughly 1397 mm of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts New Zealanders check
New Zealand's forecasters (MetService, NIWA) keep their models commercial, none publish open data. So we compare the three global heavyweights every forecaster starts from, and link you to MetService, the official authority.