Climate and Weather of West Coast, New Zealand

In New Zealand you have several regions, one of which is called West Coast. The most popular city in this region is Greymouth, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in West Coast. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in West Coast during January, February and March is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 21°C.

Note that the warmest month in West Coast is normally February, with the temperature reaching 21°C, while July has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 12°C.

When it comes to rainfall, West Coast sees significant variations throughout the year. October tends to be the wettest, receiving 267 mm of rain, while February is much drier with just 179 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 195 mm to 267 mm monthly.

January is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of West Coast, New Zealand?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.