Hawke's Bay Weather Forecast
Hawke's Bay weather: 66°F, partly cloudy. 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 66°F (19°C) in Hawke's Bay with partly cloudy. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 52°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
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 August is the coldest with lows near 42°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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 9.5°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Hawke's Bay today at 9/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Hawke's Bay right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:01 AM, Aug 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 52° | 10% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 45° | 0% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 48° | 0% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 0% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 12% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 27% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 45° | 24% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 24% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 51° | 0% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 12% | 20 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 12% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 16% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 47° | 14% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 14% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 41° | 14% | 8 mph | 5 |
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 | 57° | 42° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 47° | 2,8 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 66°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 55% and wind is 16 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+12:00). The local time is 5:01 AM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
