Manawatu-Whanganui Weather Forecast
Manawatu-Whanganui weather: 53°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Manawatu-Whanganui is a region in New Zealand. Manawatu-Whanganui is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 260.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Manawatu-Whanganui with mainly clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 42°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Manawatu-Whanganui is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 197 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Hobbiton Movie Set.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 54°F is in line with the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Manawatu-Whanganui today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Manawatu-Whanganui right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:33 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Manawatu-Whanganui
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 86% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 45° | 8% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 45° | 83% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 16% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 42° | 76% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 49% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 38° | 53% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 34° | 49% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 47° | 25% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 39° | 45% · 0,5 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 36° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 32° | 30% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 35° | 38% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 37% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 33% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 40° | 52% | 15 mph | 5 |
Climate in Manawatu-Whanganui 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 | 69° | 54° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 54° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 66° | 51° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 49° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 58° | 43° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 43° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 53° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 53° | 38° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 44° | 8,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 60° | 47° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 50° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Manawatu-Whanganui
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Manawatu-Whanganui
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Manawatu-Whanganui
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manawatu-Whanganui?
Manawatu-Whanganui is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -39.8, 175.5. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Manawatu-Whanganui right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Manawatu-Whanganui?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Manawatu-Whanganui, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Manawatu-Whanganui in?
Manawatu-Whanganui observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 11:33 PM.
How many people live in Manawatu-Whanganui?
Manawatu-Whanganui has a population of approximately 260.000.
What is the nearest airport to Manawatu-Whanganui?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 197 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Manawatu-Whanganui?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Piha Beach.
What places are in Manawatu-Whanganui?
Manawatu-Whanganui covers 1 places in this atlas, including Tongariro National Park.
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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 24, 2026 at 11:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
