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Papatowai weather

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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near in Papatowai today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 9°, with a 47% chance of rain.

11°
14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
Light drizzle
Today ·Low ·Rain 45%
AmericanNOAA GFS
Light drizzle
Today ·Low ·Rain 90%
GermanDWD ICON
Light rain
Today ·Low ·Rain 38%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Papatowai 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
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
11°
±3°
Wed
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Thu
Light snow
models agree
Fri
Light snow
±3°
Sat
Light snow
±3°
Sun
Drizzle
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
15°
±4°
Wed
Drizzle
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
±6°
Fri
Cloudy
14°
±3°
Sat
Light rain
14°
±6°

Papatowai, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 19°C) and coldest in Jun (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1357 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Papatowai 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.

Papatowai climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
19°
11°
Feb
18°
11°
Mar
16°
Apr
15°
May
12°
Jun
11°
Jul
10°
Aug
11°
Sep
12°
Oct
13°
Nov
14°
Dec
17°
10°

Which forecast is most accurate in Papatowai?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C90±5.2 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
84
/100rank #2
90±0.6°C92±3.9 km/t7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
77
/100rank #3
88±0.7°C87±6.7 km/t5877% 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
Today±1°8° to 9°±52%38% to 90% chance
Tomorrow±1°8° to 9°±37%10% to 47% chance
Tue±3°10° to 12°±13%10% to 23% chance
Wed±1°14° to 15°±39%55% to 94% chance
Thu±2°8° to 10°±19%80% to 99% 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 Papatowai

today, local time
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
18:17
Daylight
11h 14m

Common questions

What's the weather in Papatowai today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Papatowai 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 Papatowai today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Papatowai 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 Papatowai?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Papatowai (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the American 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 Papatowai?
January is typically the warmest month in Papatowai, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Papatowai get?
The coldest month in Papatowai is June, when overnight lows average about 5°C.
How much rain does Papatowai get?
Papatowai sees roughly 1357 mm of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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