Record November temperatures recorded in Whanganui, Hastings and Auckland

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 27 Nov 2025, 4:46pm

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Several parts of New Zealand have experienced record-breaking November temperatures. Whanganui hit a new high on Wednesday, while Auckland recorded its hottest November day on Thursday with temperatures reaching 26.2C at the airport. Hastings also saw its highest November temperature in at least 60 years.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Nov 2025, 1:18pm

   Whanganui hits record November temperature (opens in new tab)

   • Hastings hits its hottest November temperature in at least 60 years as Hawke’s Bay swelters (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Nov 2025, 3:16pm
   • Auckland records hottest November day as humid weather set to linger (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Nov 2025, 4:46pm
2. RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 3:29pm

   Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 4:10pm

   'Swampy' Auckland swelters in hottest November day on record (opens in new tab)