Bay of Plenty Weather Forecast
Bay of Plenty weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. Bay of Plenty is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 350.000.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Bay of Plenty with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 44°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Bay of Plenty is February and March. 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 42°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 89 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Piha Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is 4°F above the 57°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Bay of Plenty today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Active alerts for Bay of Plenty
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Weather in Bay of Plenty right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:04 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bay of Plenty
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 44° | 99% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 61° / 45° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 42° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 9% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 54° | 18% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 53° | 73% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 45° | 49% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 44° | 39% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 52° | 20% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 52° | 8% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 51° | 17% | 19 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 14% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 50° | 27% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 43° | 27% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 44° | 19% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 30% | 11 mph | 5 |
Climate in Bay of Plenty 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° | 59° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 73° | 59° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 70° | 54° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 66° | 54° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 48° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 59° | 46° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 57° | 43° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 42° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 47° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 64° | 50° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 67° | 54° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 71° | 58° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Bay of Plenty
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Air quality and pollen in Bay of Plenty
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 Bay of Plenty
Go in February and March. 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.
Weather by city in Bay of Plenty
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -37.6878, 176.1651. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Bay of Plenty right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 20 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bay of Plenty?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Bay of Plenty, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bay of Plenty in?
Bay of Plenty observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:04 PM.
How many people live in Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty has a population of approximately 350.000.
What is the nearest airport to Bay of Plenty?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 89 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bay of Plenty?
Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach and Tongariro National Park.
What places are in Bay of Plenty?
Bay of Plenty covers 1 places in this atlas, including Rotorua.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - 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 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
