Region in New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Weather Forecast

Hawke's Bay weather: 82°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 82°F now🕔 8:29 AM local📅 Best: February, March, October, November and December👥 180.000

Risk assessment for Hawke's Bay

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

Storm and wind6.7

Peak gusts of 46 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.2

Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Hawke's Bay

⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 40 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 46 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

16-day forecast for Hawke's Bay

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26🌤️ Mainly clear83° / 56°0%21 mph8
Tue, Oct 27🌧️ Showers75° / 56°60% · 0,4 in18 mph4
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 51°33% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 48°33% · 0,0 in21 mph7
Fri, Oct 30⛅ Partly cloudy72° / 54°10%23 mph8
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Drizzle59° / 51°17% · 0,1 in9 mph5
Sun, Nov 1🌤️ Mainly clear69° / 49°2%15 mph8
Mon, Nov 2🌤️ Mainly clear69° / 54°9%14 mph8
Tue, Nov 3⛅ Partly cloudy76° / 54°25%12 mph3
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast74° / 57°51%14 mph2
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light drizzle81° / 59°30% · 0,0 in12 mph7
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Drizzle75° / 62°29% · 0,4 in15 mph7
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast73° / 59°29%14 mph9
Sun, Nov 8🌥️ Fog68° / 59°37%12 mph8
Mon, Nov 9🌤️ Mainly clear72° / 55°33%11 mph9
Tue, Nov 10☁️ Overcast75° / 51°19%10 mph8

What this means for Hawke's Bay

Compared with normal

Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 83°F is 14.8°F above the 68°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

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 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 82°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 27% and wind is 14 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+13:00). The local time is 8:29 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 October 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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