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.
Risk assessment for Hawke's Bay
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 48 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Hawke's Bay
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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 |
What this means for Hawke's Bay
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 7°F above the 57°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
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 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 12:42 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 12:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
