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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.

⛅ 54°F now🕔 9:27 PM 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 weather7.2

7 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 69%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates1.6

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

42
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.57 µg/m³
PM1011.2 µg/m³
Ozone43 µg/m³
NO₂0.9 µg/m³
UV index3 · Moderate
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Health and safety today

Skin and UVWear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Active alerts for Manawatu-Whanganui

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: damaging gusts to 57 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 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 9:27 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 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 August 25, 2026 at 9:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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