Greymouth Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Greymouth experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in February to 5°C (41°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Greymouth has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2658 mm (105 in) of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Greymouth enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 268 mm (11 in) of precipitation, while in February, Greymouth receives about 180 mm (7.1 in). For more details, please visit our Greymouth Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Greymouth can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 84%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year