Greymouth weather in February (West Coast, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Greymouth for February? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, Greymouth usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Greymouth in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Greymouth climate page with graphs.

 

Greymouth, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Greymouth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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