City in Hawke's Bay

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⛅ 66°F now🕔 7:36 AM local📅 Best: February, March, October, November and December👥 68.000

Summary

Napier is a city in Hawke's Bay. Napier is known for art deco town and wine country. It has a population of about 68.000.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Napier 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 Napier 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 Napier 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 Napier

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

Quick facts about Napier

TypeCity
RegionHawke's Bay
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates39°29′34.1″S 176°54′43.2″E (-39.4928, 176.912)
Population68.000
Known forart deco town and wine country
Local time7:36 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Napier

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 Napier

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL207 miAuckland

Things to do in Napier

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Napier.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Napier?

Napier is a city in Hawke's Bay. Its coordinates are -39.4928, 176.912. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Napier 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 Napier?

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

What time zone is Napier in?

Napier observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 7:36 AM.

How many people live in Napier?

Napier has a population of approximately 68.000.

What is the nearest airport to Napier?

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

What are the top things to do in Napier?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 24, 2026 at 7:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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