Climate in Franz Josef (West Coast), New Zealand

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Average monthly minimum and maximum temperature in Franz Josef, New Zealand

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainfall, snow, precipitation in Franz Josef, New Zealand

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainy days in Franz Josef, New Zealand

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Weather Forecasts for Franz Josef

Fri   Mar 29
19°C | 8°C
SE 7 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Mar 30
22°C | 13°C
W 4 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Mar 31
21°C | 13°C
NW 7 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Franz Josef in New Zealand

The average rainfall figures in Franz Josef are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Franz Josef?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Franz Josef?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Franz Josef?
    December tops the wettest month list with 376 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Franz Josef?
    July is the driest month with 253 mm of precipitation.

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