Waikato Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Waikato Region, New Zealand. Like most weather services, we show Waikato Region at one spot: Hamilton, its largest city. At 11:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Hamilton weather
Is it raining in Hamilton right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Hamilton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–22° and lows of 5–17°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Hamilton lately?
In the past 7 days, Hamilton had 3 rainy days and 9.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hamilton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Waikato Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Waikato Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Waikato Region is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in July to 23°C (74°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Waikato Region?
May is the wettest month, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 65 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Waikato Region?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Waikato Region have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 119 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Hamilton), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Waikato Region
Weather can differ a lot within Waikato Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | Nov–Apr | None | 13–23°C | 1,118 mm |
| Taupo | Nov–Mar | None | 9–23°C | 967 mm |
| Hamilton East | Nov–Apr | None | 13–23°C | 1,118 mm |
| Cambridge | Nov–Apr | None | 12–24°C | 1,075 mm |