City in Hawke's Bay

Napier Weather Forecast

Napier weather: 45°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 45°F now🕔 11:39 AM local📅 Best: February, March, October, November and December👥 68.000

Risk assessment for Napier

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind5.1

Peak gusts of 35 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1

Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for Napier

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast62° / 38°0%11 mph7
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 45°15% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Thu, Oct 8🌦️ Drizzle63° / 55°65% · 0,3 in10 mph4
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 55°45% · 0,1 in11 mph7
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 57°55% · 0,1 in13 mph6
Sun, Oct 11🌦️ Drizzle67° / 55°31% · 0,1 in11 mph7
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 51°51% · 0,0 in7 mph6
Tue, Oct 13☁️ Overcast63° / 50°22%8 mph6
Wed, Oct 14⛅ Partly cloudy79° / 57°23%13 mph7
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Drizzle68° / 52°31% · 0,2 in17 mph4
Fri, Oct 16🌦️ Light drizzle58° / 50°55% · 0,1 in15 mph8
Sat, Oct 17☁️ Overcast56° / 49°42%10 mph7
Sun, Oct 18☁️ Overcast58° / 49°26%10 mph7
Mon, Oct 19☁️ Overcast57° / 48°24%11 mph6
Tue, Oct 20🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 51°17% · 0,1 in14 mph8
Wed, Oct 21🌤️ Mainly clear71° / 51°23%9 mph7

What this means for Napier

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 6.3°F below the 68°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 50°F.

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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 45°F (7°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 79% and wind is 5 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 11:39 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 October 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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