Manawatu-Whanganui Weather Forecast
Manawatu-Whanganui weather: 54°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Manawatu-Whanganui
No snow is in the current forecast window for Manawatu-Whanganui.
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 Manawatu-Whanganui
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 47° | 8% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 46° | 43% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 45° | 50% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 43° | 69% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 47% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 42° | 49% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 41° | 27% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 45° | 17% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 43° | 59% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 38° | 34% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 46° | 47% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 46° | 27% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 44° | 35% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 45° | 36% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 39° | 33% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 26% | 9 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 54°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 14 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 9:00 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 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
