Temperature in The West Coast in February

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the West Coast, New Zealand this February.

The West Coast, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in February ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Franz Josef to 21°C (70°F) in Greymouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Greymouth and 10°C (50°F) in Franz Josef. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the West Coast, New Zealand.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the West Coast, New Zealand in February?

Find the average daytime temperatures in February for the most popular destinations in the West Coast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The West Coast temperatures in February: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the West Coast, New Zealand in February?

Average daytime highs in the West Coast, New Zealand during February reach about 21°C (70°F) in Greymouth.

How cold does it get at night in the West Coast, New Zealand in February?

Nighttime temperatures in Greymouth typically drop to around 13°C (55°F) in February.

What is the warmest city in February in the West Coast, New Zealand?

Greymouth tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in February in the West Coast, New Zealand?

Our database indicates that in February, Franz Josef is the city with the coolest temperatures in the West Coast, New Zealand. You can expect daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows close to 10°C (50°F).

How much sun does the West Coast, New Zealand get in February?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Greymouth. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

What is the water temperature in February?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Hokitika this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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