Manawatu-Whanganui Weather Forecast
Manawatu-Whanganui weather: 51°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Manawatu-Whanganui
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 44 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 1,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Manawatu-Whanganui
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16-day forecast for Manawatu-Whanganui
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 66° / 49° | 4% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 50° | 31% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 4% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 61° / 46° | 98% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 44° | 57% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 47° | 86% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 47% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 45° | 22% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 44° | 22% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 52° | 27% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 46° | 37% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 44° | 43% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 43° | 57% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 41° | 46% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 47° | 43% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 39% | -- | — |
What this means for Manawatu-Whanganui
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 5.6°F above the 60°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.
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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 10:52 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 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 October 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
