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Papakura weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 20° in Papakura today. Tomorrow: light drizzle, around 18°, with a 19% chance of rain.

20°10°
18°11°
20°10°
18°11°
17°9°
18°10°
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EuropeanECMWF
11°
Overcast
Feels 11° · Wind 5 km/h · Humidity 91%
AmericanNOAA GFS
10°
Partly cloudy
Feels 9° · Wind 0 km/h · Humidity 94%
GermanDWD ICON
12°
Overcast
Feels 12° · Wind 3 km/h · Humidity 96%

Latest for Papakura: European (ECMWF): 11° Overcast · American (NOAA GFS): 10° Partly cloudy · German (DWD ICON): 12° Overcast.

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Papakura weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Papakura swings 16°C across the year, from 23°C highs in February to 7°C lows in August, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1165 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
February
23°C average high
Coldest month
August
7°C average low
Wettest month
July
1165 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
38,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Papakura and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Papakura hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Papakura 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
20° 10°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
18° 11°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
20° 10°
models agree
Tue
Light rain
18° 11°
models agree
Wed
Partly cloudy
17° 9°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
18° 10°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
18° 11°
models agree
Sat
Cloudy
18° 10°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
19° 10°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
19° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light rain
17° 11°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
17° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
19° 9°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
20° 9°
models agree

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

Papakura weather by month

what to expect in Papakura through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Papakura'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 Papakura by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
22°
15°
Warm
Apr
20°
14°
Mild
May
17°
11°
Mild
Jun
16°
10°
Mild
Jul
13°
8°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
14°
7°
Cool
Sep
15°
9°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
18°
12°
Mild
Dec
21°
14°
Mild

What Papakura's weather is like through the year

Papakura runs from warm summers, with February highs near 23°C, to cool winters, when August lows sit around 7°C (a swing of about 16°C across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Papakura sees roughly 1165 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Papakura

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

How the weather around Papakura has changed since 1995

Papakura sits in the same roughly 50 km square of NASA's reanalysis as Auckland. That square ran 0.4°C warmer in 2015-2024 than in 1995-2004. See the full 30-year picture on the Auckland page.

Which forecast is most accurate in Papakura?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C95±2.4 km/h7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
83
/100rank #2
91±0.5°C96±2.0 km/h6581% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
81±1.1°C82±8.9 km/h7687% 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 244 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 Papakura, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 83. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in New Zealand? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°20° to 21°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±1°18° to 19°±19%0% to 19% chance
Mon±1°20° to 20°±20%0% to 20% chance
Tue±1°18° to 18°±6%94% to 100% chance
Wed±2°16° to 18°±23%22% to 45% 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 Papakura

today, local time
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
19:44
Daylight
13h 20m

Common questions

What's the weather in Papakura today?
Saturday 24 October: European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 20° in Papakura today. Tomorrow: light drizzle, around 18°, with a 19% chance of rain. The forecast on this page refreshes live.
Will it rain in Papakura today or tomorrow?
Rain looks unlikely in Papakura on Sunday 25 October: no model gives more than 19% (European 19%, American 0%, German 0%). On Saturday 24 October the highest chance of rain from any model is 0%. The hourly strip and the model-by-model rain panel above update live.
Which forecast is most accurate for Papakura?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Papakura (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the German at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Papakura?
February is typically the warmest month in Papakura, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Papakura get?
The coldest month in Papakura is August, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Papakura get?
Papakura sees roughly 1165 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Papakura?
The most comfortable time to visit Papakura is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Papakura?
Rarely - Papakura very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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