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Matamata weather

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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

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

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16°10°
15°
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Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°Fridaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Light drizzle
Today 16°·Low ·Rain 92%
AmericanNOAA GFS
16°
Light drizzle
Today 16°·Low ·Rain 10%
GermanDWD ICON
16°
Fog
Today 16°·Low ·Rain 25%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Matamata 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
16°
models agree
Tomorrow
Rain
16° 10°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
15°
models agree
Wed
Heavy drizzle
15°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
14°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
13°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
14°
±3°
Sun
Light drizzle
14°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
16°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
16°
±2°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
15°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
15°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
13°
±3°
Sat
Light drizzle
14°
±2°

Matamata, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 23°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 4°C), with roughly 1594 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Matamata 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.

Matamata climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
23°
15°
Feb
22°
14°
Mar
20°
10°
Apr
19°
11°
May
15°
Jun
14°
Jul
13°
Aug
13°
Sep
15°
Oct
17°
Nov
19°
10°
Dec
22°
13°

Which forecast is most accurate in Matamata?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
89±0.6°C96±2.0 km/t8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
88
/100rank #2
93±0.4°C97±1.3 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
80
/100rank #3
83±0.9°C96±2.2 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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree16° to 16°±82%10% to 92% chance
Tomorrow±1°15° to 16°±5%95% to 100% chance
Tue±1°15° to 16°±15%30% to 45% chance
Wedmodels agree15° to 15°±11%20% to 31% chance
Thu±3°12° to 15°±60%30% to 90% 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 Matamata

today, local time
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
17:59
Daylight
11h 28m

Common questions

What's the weather in Matamata today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Matamata 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 Matamata today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Matamata 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 Matamata?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Matamata (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the European at 88. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Matamata?
January is typically the warmest month in Matamata, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Matamata get?
The coldest month in Matamata is August, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Matamata get?
Matamata sees roughly 1594 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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