Napier Weather Forecast
Napier weather: 70°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Tomorrow in Napier - Wednesday, October 28
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
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Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
- 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 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 70°F (21°C) with light showers. Humidity is 59% and wind is 10 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 6:18 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 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
