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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 17° in Henderson today. Tomorrow looks showers around 16°, with a 100% chance of rain.

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16°12°
15°
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Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±2°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±2°Fridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Light drizzle
Feels 12° · Wind 31 km/h · Humidity 84%
AmericanNOAA GFS
15°
Light drizzle
Feels 14° · Wind 15 km/h · Humidity 89%
GermanDWD ICON
16°
Overcast
Feels 13° · Wind 22 km/h · Humidity 78%

Latest for Henderson: European (ECMWF): 16° Light drizzle · American (NOAA GFS): 15° Light drizzle · German (DWD ICON): 16° Overcast.

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European, American, German side by side around Henderson 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
Light drizzle
17°
models agree
Tomorrow
Showers
16° 12°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
15°
±2°
Wed
Rain
15°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
14°
±2°
Fri
Drizzle
14°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
14° 11°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
15° 12°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
16° 12°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
16° 12°
models agree
Wed
Heavy drizzle
16° 11°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
15° 10°
±3°
Fri
Cloudy
14°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
12° 10°
±6°

Henderson, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 23°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1473 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Henderson 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.

Henderson climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
23°
17°
Feb
23°
16°
Mar
21°
14°
Apr
19°
14°
May
17°
11°
Jun
15°
10°
Jul
14°
Aug
14°
Sep
16°
10°
Oct
17°
11°
Nov
19°
12°
Dec
22°
15°

Which forecast is most accurate in Henderson?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C93±3.4 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
84
/100rank #2
93±0.4°C96±1.8 km/t6581% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
81
/100rank #3
89±0.6°C91±4.3 km/t6581% 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°16° to 17°±65%8% to 73% chance
Tomorrow±1°16° to 17°±7%93% to 100% chance
Tue±2°14° to 17°±21%8% to 29% chance
Wed±2°14° to 16°±44%15% to 59% chance
Thu±2°13° to 15°±39%55% to 94% 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 Henderson

today, local time
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
18:05
Daylight
11h 30m

Common questions

What's the weather in Henderson today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Henderson 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 Henderson today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Henderson 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 Henderson?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Henderson (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the German 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 Henderson?
January is typically the warmest month in Henderson, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Henderson get?
The coldest month in Henderson is August, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Henderson get?
Henderson sees roughly 1473 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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