Whanganui weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season Jun–Oct
About Whanganui weather
Is it raining in Whanganui right now?
No. It’s clear and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Whanganui this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–24° and lows of 5–17°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Whanganui lately?
In the past 7 days, Whanganui had 4 rainy days and 14.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Whanganui?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Whanganui weather by month
When is the best time to visit Whanganui?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Whanganui is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in July to 22°C (71°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Whanganui?
June is the wettest month, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 55 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Whanganui?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Whanganui have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 104 mm (4.1 in).
How warm is the sea in Whanganui?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in August at about 12°C (54°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months