Region in New Zealand

Manawatu-Whanganui Klima and Average Vær

Klima of Manawatu-Whanganui: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌤️ 12°C now🕔 3:47 AM local📅 Best: januar, februar, mars, november and desember👥 260.000

Klima in Manawatu-Whanganui month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar21°12°109 mm★★★★
februar22°12°93 mm★★★★
mars19°10°76 mm★★★★
april18°10°107 mm★★★★
mai14°69 mm★★★☆☆
juni13°87 mm★★★☆☆
juli12°99 mm★★★☆☆
august11°81 mm★★★☆☆
september14°210 mm★★☆☆☆
oktober16°148 mm★★★☆☆
november18°10°104 mm★★★★
desember20°12°104 mm★★★★

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Manawatu-Whanganui

Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day28°Cfeb 13, 2026
Coldest night-4°Caug 6, 2026
Wettest day66 mmfeb 16, 2026

How Manawatu-Whanganui compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Manawatu-Whanganui.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Taranaki104 km13°Cabout the same1261 mm
Lake Taupo117 km13°C+1°C warmer1561 mm
Napier126 km15°C+3°C warmer948 mm
Hawke's Bay126 km15°C+3°C warmer948 mm
Taupo133 km12°Cabout the same1269 mm

Klima by national park in Manawatu-Whanganui

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Beste tid å besøke Manawatu-Whanganui

Go in januar, februar, mars, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juli, august and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★
februar★★★★
mars★★★★
april★★★★
mai★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
august★★★☆☆
september★★☆☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★★
desember★★★★

What this means for Manawatu-Whanganui

Compared med normal

Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 12°C is in line med the 11°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Reiser and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juli, august and september - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammendrag

Manawatu-Whanganui is a region in New Zealand. Manawatu-Whanganui is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen er rundt 260.000.

Akkurat nå er det 12°C (53°F) in Manawatu-Whanganui med mest klart. Det føles som 8°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 5°C til 12°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke Manawatu-Whanganui is januar, februar, mars, november and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juli, august and september tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 4°C.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 317 km away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 12°C is in line med the 11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Manawatu-Whanganui today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

Quick facts about Manawatu-Whanganui

TypeRegion
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOseania
Koordinater39°47′60″S 175°30′0″E (-39.8, 175.5)
Befolkning260.000
Lokal tid3:47 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar, mars, november and desember
KlimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Manawatu-Whanganui?

Manawatu-Whanganui is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.8, 175.5. It lies in Oseania.

What is the weather like in Manawatu-Whanganui akkurat nå?

It is currently 12°C (53°F) med mest klart. Luftfuktighet is 65% and wind is 18 km/h.

When is the best time til visit Manawatu-Whanganui?

januar, februar, mars, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Manawatu-Whanganui, which has a temperate climate. juli, august and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Manawatu-Whanganui in?

Manawatu-Whanganui observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 3:47 AM.

How many people live in Manawatu-Whanganui?

Manawatu-Whanganui has a population of approximately 260.000.

What is the nearest airport til Manawatu-Whanganui?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 317 km away.

What are the top things til do in Manawatu-Whanganui?

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

What places are in Manawatu-Whanganui?

Manawatu-Whanganui covers 1 places in this atlas, including Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Værmelding and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 25, 2026 at 3:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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