Region in New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Map

Interactive map of Hawke's Bay with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

⛅ 66°F now🕔 5:13 PM local📅 Best: February, March, October, November and December👥 180.000

Summary

Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 180.000.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Hawke's Bay with partly cloudy. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 52°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hawke's Bay is February, March, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 42°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 207 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 9.5°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Hawke's Bay today at 9/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hawke's Bay

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Coordinates: 39°29′34.1″S 176°54′43.2″E (-39.4928, 176.912)

Quick facts about Hawke's Bay

TypeRegion
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates39°29′34.1″S 176°54′43.2″E (-39.4928, 176.912)
Population180.000
Local time5:13 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each city in Hawke's Bay

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Hawke's Bay

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring regions in New Zealand

Sorted by distance from Hawke's Bay.

Getting to Hawke's Bay

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Taupo · 72 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving
  • Rotorua · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Wellington · 167 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Auckland · 217 mi · roughly 5 h driving
  • Nelson City · 227 mi · roughly 5.2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Hawke's Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL207 miAuckland

Things to do in Hawke's Bay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hawke's Bay.

Explore Hawke's Bay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hawke's Bay?

Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.4928, 176.912. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 55% and wind is 16 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?

February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Hawke's Bay, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hawke's Bay in?

Hawke's Bay observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:13 PM.

How many people live in Hawke's Bay?

Hawke's Bay has a population of approximately 180.000.

What is the nearest airport to Hawke's Bay?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 207 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hawke's Bay?

Popular options include Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.

What places are in Hawke's Bay?

Hawke's Bay covers 1 places in this atlas, including Napier.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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