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Manawatu-Whanganui Weather Forecast

Manawatu-Whanganui weather: 51°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌥️ 51°F now🕔 11:16 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 260.000

Air quality and pollen in Manawatu-Whanganui

23
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.53.7 µg/m³
PM104.9 µg/m³
Ozone30 µg/m³
NO₂3 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Manawatu-Whanganui right now

🌥️
51°F
Fog · feels like 49°F
Humidity97%
Wind2 mph NE
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover19%
Pressure1000 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality23 · Good
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:16 AM, Oct 24 local time.

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 44 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 44 mph.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

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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 51°F (10°C) with fog. Humidity is 97% and wind is 2 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+13:00). The local time is 11:16 AM.

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 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 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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