Back on MetService: BBQ Forecast

Barbecues are a Kiwi summer tradition, and MetService is here to help you make the most of the warmer evenings.

Whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying family time, or just looking for an excuse to cook outdoors, the BBQ Forecast makes it easy to check if the weather is on your side.

Found under Maps & Radar on MetService.com, the BBQ Forecast is a bespoke point forecast giving you a 3‑day look at the best time to grill.

Tap your location on the map to see today’s rating:

• Not today

• A bit iffy

• Good to grill

• Awesome!

  Behind these ratings is an algorithm that factors in rainfall, wind, and temperature - with a focus on how conditions shift after 4pm. It takes weather data and boils it down to a simple question: is tonight the night to fire up the grill?
  
  Delivered in partnership with Harvey Norman, the page pairs weather insights with inspiration for outdoor living - from BBQs to furniture, so you can create the perfect dining space this season.