Hawke's Bay Weather Forecast
Hawke's Bay weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Hawke's Bay
No snow is in the current forecast window for Hawke's Bay.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Hawke's Bay
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 50° | 0% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 0% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 52° | 47% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 50° | 27% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 53° | 16% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 48° | 14% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 43° | 12% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 44° | 2% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 48° | 23% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 39° | 24% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 12% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 47° | 18% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 44° | 20% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 48° | 22% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 10% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 45° | 6% | 9 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 58°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 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 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 mainly clear. Humidity is 48% and wind is 15 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 12:34 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
