Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Weather

Manawatu-Wanganui,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
12°C
53.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 956 hPa

Feel like: 10 °C

Temperature: 12°C

Cloud: 60%

Humidity: 82%

Wind: WNW - 9 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Fri
14 Nov
8°C / 16°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sat
15 Nov
5°C / 19°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
10°C / 23°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
10°C / 22°C
Overcast
Tue
18 Nov
16°C / 24°C
Moderate Rain
Hourly forecast today:
19:00 PM
9° / 12°
9° / 12°
Partly Cloudy
82% 19 km/h
20:00 PM
8° / 12°
8° / 12°
Partly Cloudy
78% 28 km/h
21:00 PM
8° / 13°
8° / 13°
Partly Cloudy
74% 32 km/h
22:00 PM
8° / 14°
8° / 14°
Partly Cloudy
68% 36 km/h
23:00 PM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
63% 41 km/h
00:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
60% 43 km/h
01:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
58% 46 km/h
02:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
60% 49 km/h
03:00 AM
8° / 16°
8° / 16°
Partly Cloudy
61% 50 km/h
04:00 AM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
62% 50 km/h
05:00 AM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Partly Cloudy
64% 47 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 19.0°C
  • Average low 9.43°C
  • Hottest day 25°C (22 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 2°C (31 October 2025)
  • Average humidity 76.8%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 46 mm (22 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 17°C
  • Min: 11°C
  • Total Precipitation: 4 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Manawatu-Wanganui over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Manawatu-Wanganui in the coming days

Rainfall in Manawatu-Wanganui in the coming days

Manawatu-Wanganui Climate Summary

Manawatu-Wanganui features a Marine west coast, warm summer (Köppen classification: Cfb), with an average annual temperature of 10.87ºC (51.57ºF), which is about -2.2% lower than the national average for New Zealand. Annually, the city experiences approximately 120.52 millimeters (4.74 inches) of rainfall, spread across 174.83 rainy days, accounting for 47.9% of the year.

Longitude -39.7273356
Latitude 175.4375574
Yearly high temperature 14.18ºC (57.52ºF)
Yearly low temperature 4.9ºC (40.82ºF)
Hottest month January 20.16ºC (68.29ºF)
Coldest month August 1.42ºC (34.56ºF)
Yearly precip 120.52mm (4.74in)
Days with rainfall 174.83 days (47.9%)
Driest month February (79.8%)
Wettest month September (87.26%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 20.16° / 8.55° 11.0 days
February 20.52° / 9.14° 10.55 days
March 18.21° / 7.54° 10.73 days
April 14.65° / 6.03° 11.91 days
May 11.63° / 4.05° 13.45 days
June 8.95° / 2.63° 15.64 days
July 7.94° / 1.14° 15.64 days
August 9.33° / 1.42° 17.09 days
September 10.6° / 2.31° 17.73 days
October 13.57° / 3.47° 18.0 days
November 16.05° / 4.92° 16.18 days
December 18.59° / 7.59° 16.91 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Manawatu-Wanganui?

January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 20.16ºC) and August are the coolest (daily mean of 1.42ºC).

2. What should I wear in Manawatu-Wanganui today?

For today's mild weather in Manawatu-Wanganui, with temperatures between 13ºC to 16ºC (55.4ºF to 60.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Scarf (optional)
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)

Temperature

Early
11°C / 17°C
Morning
10°C / 12°C
Afternoon
8°C / 10°C
Evening
8°C / 13°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 433
  • CO 77
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 43
  • PM10 8
  • PM25 5
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,308

Sunrise / Sunset

16:54
07:10