Region in New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Weather Forecast

Hawke's Bay weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 9:10 AM local📅 Best: February, March, October, November and December👥 180.000

7-day forecast for Hawke's Bay

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24⛅ Partly cloudy63° / 47°0%13 mph4
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast64° / 50°0%17 mph5
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast70° / 52°0%14 mph5
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast62° / 49°25%11 mph5
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Heavy drizzle64° / 51°29% · 0,1 in14 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌤️ Mainly clear61° / 46°18%9 mph4
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 45°26% · 0,1 in18 mph4

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌤️ 61° / 46°

Mainly clear · 18% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 61° / 45°

Light drizzle · 26% rain · wind 18 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.4
Outdoors9.2
Beach day7.5
Swimming7.4
Hiking9.4
Running9.4
Cycling9.2
Camping9.3
Fishing8
Photography8.9
Stargazing9.8
Family time9.2
Driving9.2
Flying out9.1

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 62°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 44% and wind is 10 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 9:10 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 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 25, 2026 at 9:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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