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Manawatu-Whanganui Weather Forecast

Manawatu-Whanganui weather: 63°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 63°F now🕔 10:57 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 260.000

Risk assessment for Manawatu-Whanganui

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather7.9

10 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 65%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates0.5

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Manawatu-Whanganui

22
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.8 µg/m³
PM104 µg/m³
Ozone40 µg/m³
NO₂0.9 µg/m³
UV index7.1 · High
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Health and safety today

Skin and UVUse SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Active alerts for Manawatu-Whanganui

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 46 mph.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 42 mph.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 44 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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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 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 12 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 10:57 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 25, 2026 at 10:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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