Region in New Zealand

Bay of Plenty Weather Forecast

Bay of Plenty weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 57°F now🕔 7:47 PM local📅 Best: February and March👥 350.000

14-day forecast for Bay of Plenty

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast62° / 49°0%14 mph5
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 51°68% · 0,0 in7 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle59° / 53°91% · 0,2 in15 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌧️ Heavy drizzle63° / 47°89% · 0,2 in13 mph1
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast61° / 46°20%19 mph5
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast59° / 52°4%18 mph5
Tue, Sep 1⛅ Partly cloudy61° / 50°0%13 mph5
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast61° / 49°15%15 mph5
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 49°42% · 0,0 in11 mph5
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle58° / 43°49% · 0,0 in5 mph2
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light showers60° / 48°43% · 0,4 in20 mph3
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light showers59° / 45°47% · 0,1 in21 mph5
Mon, Sep 7🌤️ Mainly clear58° / 40°31%8 mph4
Tue, Sep 8🌦️ Drizzle60° / 46°29% · 0,2 in11 mph5

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 60°F against a August normal of 57°F - 36°F above.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 0,7 in).

What this means for Bay of Plenty

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 4.9°F above the 57°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 49°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid April, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 11 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 7:47 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate 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 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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