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Whangarei weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 19° in Whangarei today. Tomorrow looks rain around 18°, with a 100% chance of rain.

19°
18°13°
17°
16°
15°
15°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±3°Tuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±4°Fridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
19°
Cloudy
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 2%
AmericanNOAA GFS
20°
Cloudy
Today 20°·Low ·Rain 10%
GermanDWD ICON
19°
Fog
Today 19°·Low ·Rain 5%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Whangarei 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
19°
models agree
Tomorrow
Rain
18° 13°
±3°
Tue
Light drizzle
17°
±3°
Wed
Light rain
16°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
15°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
15°
±3°
Sat
Light drizzle
15° 11°
models agree
Sun
Cloudy
16° 11°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
18°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
18° 11°
models agree
Thu
Drizzle
17°
±5°
Fri
Cloudy
14°
±4°
Sat
Cloudy
13°
±6°

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

Whangarei weather by month

what to expect in Whangarei through the year

Here is Whangarei'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 Whangarei by season.

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

What Whangarei's weather is like through the year

Whangarei 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 Whangarei sees roughly 1385 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Whangarei

The most comfortable time to visit Whangarei 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 Whangarei?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C98±1.0 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
83
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C95±2.6 km/t7184% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
82
/100rank #3
86±0.8°C86±7.2 km/t7687% 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 Whangarei, 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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°19° to 20°±8%2% to 10% chance
Tomorrow±3°16° to 19°±17%83% to 100% chance
Tue±3°16° to 18°±27%5% to 32% chance
Wedmodels agree16° to 16°±14%45% to 59% chance
Thu±4°13° to 18°±48%40% to 88% 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 Whangarei

today, local time
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
18:06
Daylight
11h 30m

Common questions

What's the weather in Whangarei today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Whangarei 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 Whangarei today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Whangarei 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 Whangarei?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Whangarei (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 Whangarei?
January is typically the warmest month in Whangarei, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Whangarei get?
The coldest month in Whangarei is August, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Whangarei get?
Whangarei sees roughly 1385 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Whangarei?
The most comfortable time to visit Whangarei 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 Whangarei?
Rarely - Whangarei very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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