Weather in August in West Coast
Planning a getaway to West Coast this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Coast in August?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. August in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Franz Josef at 8°C to mild in Greymouth at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Greymouth and 1°C in Franz Josef.For a closer look at conditions across West Coast, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 293 mm.Average sunshine
The city Greymouth usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our West Coast climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Greymouth
In August Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Franz Josef
In August Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hokitika
In August Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fox Glacier
In August Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Westport
In August Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Coast, in New Zealand.
Is August the best time to visit West Coast?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast due to the typically poor weather in Greymouth.
On average, the best time to visit West Coast is in February with generally pleasant weather in Greymouth. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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