Manawatu-Wanganui Region

Region · 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Population 260,700

Area 22,188 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

Official website www.horizons.govt.nz

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Manawatu-Wanganui Region: The Absolute Essentials

This selection highlights the geological and natural diversity of the Manawatu-Wanganui region. It features the dual World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park, home to active stratovolcanoes and the mineral-rich volcanic lakes of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The list also encompasses the dense native forests and river systems of Whanganui National Park and the rugged Ruahine Range, alongside accessible landmarks such as Taranaki Falls and Mangawhero Falls on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February

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Typical weather in January

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–27°
10° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–28°
11° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 5°–26°
10° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–21°
7° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 0°–17°
6° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–13°
4° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–12°
3° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–13°
3° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–16°
4° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 0°–18°
6° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 2°–21°
7° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 4°–23°
9° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 111
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Māori
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +64

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Manawatu-Wanganui Region

Featured Lists

Manawatu-Wanganui Region: The Absolute Essentials

Manawatu-Wanganui Region — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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