Napier Weather Forecast
Napier weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Napier is a city in Hawke's Bay. Napier is known for art deco town and wine country. It has a population of about 68.000.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Napier with mainly clear. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 48°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Napier 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 4.5°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Napier today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 38 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 Napier right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:08 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Napier
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 0% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 49° | 100% · 0,5 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 28% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 47° | 2% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 61° / 38° | 6% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 12% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 25% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 53° | 25% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 50° | 18% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 55° | 16% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 27% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 59° | 18% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 55° | 29% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 59° | 18% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 53° | 26% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 57° / 40° | 37% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 7 |
Climate in Napier 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 Napier
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Air quality and pollen in Napier
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 Napier
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Napier?
Napier is a city in Hawke's Bay. Its coordinates are -39.4928, 176.912. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Napier right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 37% and wind is 18 mph.
When is the best time to visit Napier?
February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Napier, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Napier in?
Napier observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:08 PM.
How many people live in Napier?
Napier has a population of approximately 68.000.
What is the nearest airport to Napier?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 207 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Napier?
Popular options include Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
