Greymouth Climate by Month
Temperatures in Greymouth experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Greymouth experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Greymouth has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2658 mm of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Greymouth enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 268 mm of precipitation, while in February, Greymouth receives about 180 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Greymouth.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Greymouth in New Zealand
During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.The average rainfall figures in Greymouth 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. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 268 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 180 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.
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