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Western Heights weather

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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

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

17°
16°12°
15°
15°
14°
14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±2°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±2°Fridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Light drizzle
Today 17°·Low 10°·Rain 73%
AmericanNOAA GFS
17°
Light drizzle
Today 17°·Low ·Rain 10%
GermanDWD ICON
17°
Cloudy
Today 17°·Low 10°·Rain 8%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Western Heights 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
16° 10°
±3°
Fri
Cloudy
14° 10°
models agree
Sat
Light drizzle
12° 10°
±6°

Western Heights, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 22°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 8°C), with roughly 1621 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Western Heights 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.

Western Heights climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
17°
Feb
22°
16°
Mar
20°
14°
Apr
19°
14°
May
16°
11°
Jun
15°
10°
Jul
14°
Aug
14°
Sep
16°
10°
Oct
17°
11°
Nov
18°
12°
Dec
21°
15°

Which forecast is most accurate in Western Heights?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
95
/100rank #1
94±0.3°C97±1.4 km/t9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
82
/100rank #2
88±0.7°C97±1.6 km/t6581% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
88±0.7°C87±6.4 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°17° to 17°±65%8% to 73% chance
Tomorrow±1°16° to 17°±10%90% to 100% chance
Tue±2°14° to 17°±21%8% to 29% chance
Wed±2°14° to 16°±36%23% 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 Western Heights

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

Common questions

What's the weather in Western Heights today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Western Heights 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 Western Heights today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Western Heights 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 Western Heights?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Western Heights (CheckWeather Score 95/100), ahead of the German at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Western Heights?
January is typically the warmest month in Western Heights, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Western Heights get?
The coldest month in Western Heights is August, when overnight lows average about 8°C.
How much rain does Western Heights get?
Western Heights sees roughly 1621 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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