Westport Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Westport.

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Climate overview of Westport

Temperatures in Westport, West Coast, New Zealand, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is February at 20°C (68°F), and the coolest is July at 13°C (55°F).

The city has a wet climate, receiving around 2805 mm (110 in) of rainfall per year. October is the wettest month.

Westport Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Westport - and find the best time to visit.

January

20°C (68°F)View January → February

20°C (68°F)View February → March

19°C (66°F)View March → April

17°C (63°F)View April → May

15°C (59°F)View May → June

13°C (55°F)View June → July

13°C (55°F)View July → August

13°C (55°F)View August → September

14°C (57°F)View September → This monthOctober

15°C (59°F)View October → November

16°C (61°F)View November → December

18°C (64°F)View December →

Monthly Temperature in Westport

The climate in Westport experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in February to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in July.

Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in February to 6°C (43°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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Rainfall in Westport

Westport has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2805 mm (110 in) of rainfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 289 mm (11 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Westport Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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Best Time to Visit Westport

The most comfortable overall weather for exploring Westport is usually found in February. Conditions are generally least comfortable in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.

Jan mixed Feb very good Mar mixed Apr very wet May very wet Jun very wet Jul very wet Aug very wet Sep very wet Oct very wet Nov very wet Dec very wet

Best overall: February
Warmest weather: January, February and March
Fewest rainy days: February

Frequently asked questions about the climate in Westport

What is the best time to visit Westport?

February typically offers the most optimal weather in Westport. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.