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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 4°C

Hastings weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model put Hastings's high today between 18° and 22°, a 4° split. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 15°, with a 100% chance of rain.

20°
15°
18°
21°
11°
14°
Todaysplit ±4°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaysplit ±2°Tuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agree
EuropeanECMWF
18°
Cloudy
Today 18°·Low ·Rain 6%
AmericanNOAA GFS
22°
Cloudy
Today 22°·Low ·Rain 0%
GermanDWD ICON
20°
Fog
Today 20°·Low ·Rain 0%
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Hastings weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Hastings swings 19°C across the year, from 24°C highs in December to 5°C lows in August, and June is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 973 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
December
24°C average high
Coldest month
August
5°C average low
Wettest month
June
973 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
88,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Hastings and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hastings hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Hastings 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
20°
±4°
Tomorrow
Drizzle
15°
models agree
Mon
Partly cloudy
18°
±2°
Tue
Light rain
21°
±3°
Wed
Drizzle
11°
models agree
Thu
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
16°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
17°
±4°
Sun
Drizzle
19°
±6°
Mon
Light drizzle
13°
±4°
Tue
Mostly clear
16°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
20°
±5°
Thu
Light drizzle
21°
±6°
Fri
Mostly clear
17°
±6°

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

Hastings weather by month

what to expect in Hastings through the year

Here is Hastings'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 Hastings by season.

Jan
23°
16°
Warm
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
19°
11°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
20°
11°
Mild
Dec
24°
15°
Warm

What Hastings's weather is like through the year

Hastings runs from warm summers, with December highs near 24°C, to cold winters, when August lows sit around 5°C (a swing of about 19°C across the year). June is usually the wettest month, and Hastings sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Hastings

The most comfortable time to visit Hastings is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Hastings?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
G
German ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
89±0.6°C94±3.2 km/t9597% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
European logo
European
88
/100rank #2
84±0.9°C94±2.9 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
83
/100rank #3
86±0.8°C87±6.3 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 244 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 German model has been the most accurate forecast for Hastings, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 88. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in New Zealand? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±4°18° to 22°±6%0% to 6% chance
Tomorrow±1°14° to 15°±50%50% to 100% chance
Mon±2°17° to 20°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±3°19° to 22°±54%30% to 84% chance
Wed±2°11° to 12°±44%44% 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 Hastings

today, local time
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
18:06
Daylight
11h 58m

Common questions

What's the weather in Hastings today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Hastings 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 Hastings today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Hastings 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 Hastings?
Over the last 30 days, the German model has been the most accurate for Hastings (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the European at 88. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Hastings?
December is typically the warmest month in Hastings, with average highs around 24°C.
How cold does Hastings get?
The coldest month in Hastings is August, when overnight lows average about 5°C.
How much rain does Hastings get?
Hastings sees roughly 973 mm of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Hastings?
The most comfortable time to visit Hastings is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Hastings?
Rarely - Hastings very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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