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Today weather in Taranaki
Saturday, 15th August 2026
16°
Patchy rain possible
Low 12°
A slightly cool ambiance awaits Taranaki on today, with temperatures hovering between 11 °C in the morning and 15 °C in the afternoon. Gentle breezes are expected across Taranaki Today, with speeds reaching around 15 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 66%, but with light accumulations around 1.85 mm.
16° / 12°
Temp
66%
Rain
15 km/h
Wind
85%
Humidity
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Taranaki hourly forecast for today
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| 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 07:10 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:46 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | ||
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| temperatures | 12.9° | 12.9° | 12.9° | 11.8° | 11.9° | 11.9° | 11.8° | 11.8° | Sunrise | 12° | 13.3° | 14.2° | 15° | 15.5° | 15.5° | 15.3° | 14.9° | 13.9° | 13.6° | Sunset | 12.9° | 12.8° | 12.5° | 12.4° | 12.5° | 12.4° | |
| Feels like | 10.9° | 11° | 11.3° | 11° | 11.1° | 11.3° | 11.1° | 11.1° | 11.3° | 12.6° | 13.6° | 14.4° | 14.4° | 13.8° | 13.2° | 12.8° | 11.7° | 11.1° | 10.7° | 10.8° | 10.4° | 10.5° | 10.6° | 10.9° | |||
| wind speed | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 6 km/h | 5 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 7 km/h | 11 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 14 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 185° | 181° | 175° | 138° | 168° | 169° | 150° | 155° | 174° | 180° | 178° | 206° | 223° | 220° | 218° | 206° | 204° | 209° | 196° | 192° | 194° | 196° | 199° | 192° | |||
| wind direction | S | S | S | SE | S | S | SSE | SSE | S | S | S | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.8 mm | 0.3 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 22% | 23% | 23% | 18% | 17% | 19% | 18% | 16% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 31% | 43% | 54% | 42% | 26% | 22% | 27% | 29% | 28% | 18% | 24% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 88% | 89% | 89% | 86% | 86% | 86% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 84% | 79% | 75% | 74% | 77% | 83% | 84% | 86% | 88% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 90% | |||
| dew point | 11° | 11.1° | 11.1° | 9.6° | 9.6° | 9.7° | 9.6° | 9.7° | 9.9° | 10.6° | 10.6° | 10.6° | 10.9° | 11.5° | 12.4° | 12.2° | 11.6° | 11.7° | 11.4° | 11.2° | 10.7° | 10.6° | 10.8° | 10.8° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 9 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 58% | 60% | 72% | 56% | 51% | 61% | 57% | 42% | 25% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 24% | 84% | 76% | 57% | 82% | 70% | 53% | 84% | 87% | 74% | 42% | 73% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Taranaki today
The weather in Taranaki today is expected to be noticeably warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 16 °C, compared to an average of 12.3 °C for 15th of August in recent years.
temperatures
16 °C
rain
1.9 mm
wind
15 km/h
UV
Moderate
Taranaki daylight overview ☀️
Today in Taranaki, The sun rises at 07:10 and sets at 17:46, giving a total daylight duration of 10 hours and 36 minutes.
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The weather today in Taranaki - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Taranaki?
The maximum temperature for today in Taranaki is expected to be 16° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Taranaki? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 66% chance of rain in Taranaki today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Taranaki? 🌀
The wind in Taranaki is expected to blow at 15 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Taranaki today?
Given the forecast of 16 °C with a 66% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Taranaki today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Taranaki today?
The sun is expected to rise at 07:10 and set at 17:46 in Taranaki.
How accurate is the weather forecast Taranaki today? ✅
Taranaki weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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