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North Shore weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

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

17°10°
17°12°
15°10°
15°
14°
14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±2°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°Fridaysplit ±2°
EuropeanECMWF
16°
Light drizzle
Feels 13° · Wind 30 km/h · Humidity 83%
AmericanNOAA GFS
15°
Light drizzle
Feels 14° · Wind 17 km/h · Humidity 84%
GermanDWD ICON
16°
Overcast
Feels 13° · Wind 22 km/h · Humidity 78%

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

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around North Shore 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
Cloudy
17° 10°
models agree
Tomorrow
Showers
17° 12°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
15° 10°
±2°
Wed
Drizzle
15°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
14°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
14°
±2°
Sat
Cloudy
14° 12°
±2°
Sun
Light drizzle
15° 12°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Wed
Light rain
17° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
16° 11°
±3°
Fri
Cloudy
14° 10°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
13° 10°
±6°

North Shore, New Zealand. Below we compare what European, American, German forecast for North Shore right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down North Shore'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.

North Shore weather by month

what to expect in North Shore through the year

Here is North Shore'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 North Shore by season.

Jan
23°
17°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
20°
14°
Mild
May
17°
11°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
15°
Mild
Aug
15°
Mild
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
18°
11°
Mild
Nov
20°
12°
Mild
Dec
22°
15°
Warm

What North Shore's weather is like through the year

North Shore runs from warm summers, with January highs near 23°C, to cool winters, when August lows sit around 7°C (a swing of about 16°C across the year). January is usually the wettest month, and North Shore sees roughly 1430 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit North Shore

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

Which forecast is most accurate in North Shore?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
83±0.9°C93±3.7 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
87
/100rank #2
91±0.5°C97±1.6 km/t7687% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
79
/100rank #3
88±0.6°C95±2.3 km/t5877% 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.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for North Shore, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 87. 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°17° to 18°±45%6% to 51% chance
Tomorrow±1°16° to 17°±7%93% to 100% chance
Tue±2°14° to 17°±24%8% to 32% chance
Wed±2°14° to 16°±26%15% to 41% chance
Thu±3°13° to 16°±38%55% to 93% 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 North Shore

today, local time
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:04
Daylight
11h 30m

Common questions

What's the weather in North Shore today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for North Shore 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 North Shore today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for North Shore 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 North Shore?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for North Shore (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the German at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in North Shore?
January is typically the warmest month in North Shore, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does North Shore get?
The coldest month in North Shore is August, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does North Shore get?
North Shore sees roughly 1430 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit North Shore?
The most comfortable time to visit North Shore is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it snow in North Shore?
Rarely - North Shore very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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