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Today weather in New Zealand
Sunday, 8th February 2026
15°
Patchy rain possible
A slightly cool ambiance awaits New Zealand on today, with temperatures hovering between 13 °C in the morning and 14 °C in the afternoon. It'll be quite breezy in New Zealand Today with average wind speeds of 27 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 83%, but with light accumulations around 0.63 mm.
15° / 13°
Temp
83%
Rain
27 km/h
Wind
75%
Humidity
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New Zealand hourly forecast for today
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| 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 06:39 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 20:47 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | ||
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| temperatures | 14.5° | 14° | 13.4° | 13.1° | 14.8° | 14.4° | 14.2° | Sunrise | 13.8° | 13.4° | 13.3° | 14.2° | 13.3° | 13.6° | 13.7° | 13.9° | 14.3° | 14.8° | 14.2° | 13.7° | 13.5° | 13.4° | Sunset | 13.4° | 13.5° | 13.5° | |
| wind speed | 1 km/h | 7 km/h | 12 km/h | 16 km/h | 24 km/h | 28 km/h | 22 km/h | 19 km/h | 16 km/h | 14 km/h | 12 km/h | 9 km/h | 7 km/h | 5 km/h | 4 km/h | 5 km/h | 9 km/h | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 98° | 260° | 254° | 253° | 236° | 200° | 191° | 187° | 189° | 186° | 182° | 174° | 163° | 146° | 108° | 92° | 73° | 56° | 56° | 63° | 62° | 60° | 58° | 57° | |||
| wind direction | E | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | SSE | ESE | E | ENE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 82% | 78% | 100% | 69% | 100% | 61% | 79% | 100% | 61% | 64% | 70% | 64% | 65% | 75% | 77% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| 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 | 89% | 83% | 72% | 66% | 78% | 85% | 82% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 72% | 72% | 71% | 70% | 71% | 72% | 72% | 73% | 74% | 75% | 77% | |||
| dew point | 12.7° | 11.1° | 8.5° | 6.9° | 11° | 12° | 11.2° | 9.9° | 9.6° | 9.6° | 9.3° | 9° | 8.8° | 8.8° | 8.9° | 9.1° | 9.3° | 9.1° | 8.8° | 8.7° | 8.6° | 8.8° | 9.1° | 9.5° | |||
| 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 | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 8% | 9% | 11% | 13% | 35% | 70% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 94% | 93% | 95% | 92% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in New Zealand today
The weather in New Zealand today is expected to be much cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 15 °C, compared to an average of 21.2 °C for 8th of February in recent years.
temperatures
15 °C
rain
0.6 mm
wind
27 km/h
UV
Low
New Zealand daylight overview ☀️
Today in New Zealand, The sun rises at 06:39 and sets at 20:47, giving a total daylight duration of 14 hours and 8 minutes.
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The weather today in New Zealand - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in New Zealand?
The maximum temperature for today in New Zealand is expected to be 15° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in New Zealand? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 83% chance of rain in New Zealand today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in New Zealand? 🌀
The wind in New Zealand is expected to blow at 27 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in New Zealand today?
Given the forecast of 15 °C with a 83% 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 New Zealand today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for New Zealand today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:39 and set at 20:47 in New Zealand.
How accurate is the weather forecast New Zealand today? ✅
New Zealand 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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