Hawke's Bay Weather & Climate: New Zealand

Climate by month across Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay is one of several regions in New Zealand, with temperatures that range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) during the peak of January. We've based our full climate overview on data from Napier, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Hawke's Bay, during the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 24°C (75°F).

Precipitation in Hawke's Bay remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 96 mm (3.8 in) in July to 65 mm (2.6 in) in December.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for December, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay - and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive Eskdale Wairoa
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Climate map of Hawke's Bay

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Napier 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 16°C (61°F) 906 mm (36 in) 2,255 hours
Hastings 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 15°C (59°F) 860 mm (34 in) 2,255 hours
Havelock North 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 16°C (61°F) 849 mm (33 in) 2,255 hours
Clive 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 16°C (61°F) 871 mm (34 in) 2,255 hours
Eskdale 14°C (57°F) 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 15°C (59°F) 1015 mm (40 in) 2,255 hours
Wairoa 14°C (57°F) 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 15°C (59°F) 1128 mm (44 in) 2,255 hours

Places in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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