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Lower Hutt weather

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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 15° in Lower Hutt today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 13°, with a 100% chance of rain.

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EuropeanECMWF
Partly cloudy
Feels 5° · Wind 16 km/h · Humidity 93%
AmericanNOAA GFS
Rain
Feels 4° · Wind 12 km/h · Humidity 92%
GermanDWD ICON
Rain
Feels 4° · Wind 26 km/h · Humidity 78%

Latest for Lower Hutt: European (ECMWF): 8° Partly cloudy · American (NOAA GFS): 7° Rain · German (DWD ICON): 9° Rain.

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Lower Hutt weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Lower Hutt swings 14°C across the year, from 21°C highs in January to 7°C lows in July, and May is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1238 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
January
21°C average high
Coldest month
July
7°C average low
Wettest month
May
1238 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
114,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Lower Hutt and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Lower Hutt 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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Lower Hutt 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
13°
models agree
Mon
Partly cloudy
14°
models agree
Tue
Rain
13°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
10°
models agree
Thu
Clear
13°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
14°
±3°
Sat
Light drizzle
15°
models agree
Sun
Drizzle
14°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
10°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
14°
±3°
Wed
Light drizzle
15°
±5°
Thu
Partly cloudy
16° 10°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
14°
models agree

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

Lower Hutt weather by month

what to expect in Lower Hutt through the year

Here is Lower Hutt'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 Lower Hutt by season.

Jan
21°
15°
Mild
Feb
20°
15°
Mild
Mar
18°
13°
Mild
Apr
17°
12°
Mild
May
15°
10°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
14°
Cool
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
17°
11°
Mild
Dec
19°
14°
Mild

What Lower Hutt's weather is like through the year

Lower Hutt runs from warm summers, with January highs near 21°C, to cool winters, when July lows sit around 7°C (a swing of about 14°C across the year). May is usually the wettest month, and Lower Hutt sees roughly 1238 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Lower Hutt

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

Which forecast is most accurate in Lower Hutt?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
G
German ★ Best
86
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C96±2.2 km/t7184% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
84
/100rank #2
89±0.6°C86±6.8 km/t7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
83
/100rank #3
87±0.7°C87±6.4 km/t7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

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 Lower Hutt, scoring 86/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 84. 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±1°15° to 16°±65%3% to 68% chance
Tomorrowmodels agree13° to 13°±30%70% to 100% chance
Mon±1°14° to 15°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±2°13° to 14°±37%61% to 98% chance
Wed±1°10° to 11°±60%30% to 90% 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 Lower Hutt

today, local time
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
18:13
Daylight
11h 58m

Common questions

What's the weather in Lower Hutt today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt?
Over the last 30 days, the German model has been the most accurate for Lower Hutt (CheckWeather Score 86/100), ahead of the American at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Lower Hutt?
January is typically the warmest month in Lower Hutt, with average highs around 21°C.
How cold does Lower Hutt get?
The coldest month in Lower Hutt is July, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Lower Hutt get?
Lower Hutt sees roughly 1238 mm of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Lower Hutt?
The most comfortable time to visit Lower Hutt is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Lower Hutt?
Rarely - Lower Hutt very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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