Piha Beach Weather Forecast
Piha Beach weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Piha Beach is a beach known for black sand and Lion Rock.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Piha Beach with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 52°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Piha Beach is February. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Piha Beach today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Piha Beach right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:49 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Piha Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 52° | 2% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 55° | 12% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 12% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 64% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 53° | 58% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 51° | 28% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 19% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 55° | 16% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 43% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 56% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 62° / 51° | 55% · 0,9 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 60° / 51° | 29% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 49° | 33% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 25% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 51° | 29% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 39% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
Climate in Piha Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 62° | 6,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 73° | 62° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 70° | 59° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 58° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 53° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 61° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 58° | 49° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 58° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 53° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 63° | 54° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 67° | 57° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 71° | 60° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Piha Beach
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Piha Beach
Go in February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Piha Beach?
Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Its coordinates are -36.9553, 174.4682. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Piha Beach right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 57% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Piha Beach?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in Piha Beach, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Piha Beach in?
Piha Beach observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:49 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Piha Beach?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 18 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Piha Beach?
Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 12:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
