Hawke's Bay Weather Forecast
Hawke's Bay weather: 53°F, showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 180.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Hawke's Bay with showers. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 49°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Hawke's Bay 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 July is the coldest with lows near 43°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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.8°F below the 68°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 Hawke's Bay today at 8.7/10. 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.
Weather in Hawke's Bay right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:04 PM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hawke's Bay
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 49° | 100% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 39% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 4% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 39° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 51° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 45° | 35% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 54° | 51% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 41% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 50° | 39% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 57° | 27% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 53° | 24% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 39% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 48° | 34% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 56° | 25% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 43° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
Climate in Hawke's Bay 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° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 74° | 59° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 71° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 68° | 53° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 59° | 46° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 56° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 58° | 44° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 47° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 68° | 51° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 55° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Hawke's Bay
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Air quality and pollen in Hawke's Bay
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 Hawke's Bay
Go in February, March, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Hawke's Bay
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hawke's Bay?
Hawke's Bay is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.4928, 176.912. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with showers. Humidity is 91% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hawke's Bay?
February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Hawke's Bay, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hawke's Bay in?
Hawke's Bay observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:04 PM.
How many people live in Hawke's Bay?
Hawke's Bay has a population of approximately 180.000.
What is the nearest airport to Hawke's Bay?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 207 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hawke's Bay?
Popular options include Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
What places are in Hawke's Bay?
Hawke's Bay covers 1 places in this atlas, including Napier.
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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 October 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
