Weather in January in West Coast
Thinking about venturing to West Coast this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West Coast in January?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. January in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Franz Josef at 16°C to pleasant in Greymouth at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Greymouth and 9°C in Franz Josef.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 212 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 406 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Greymouth enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in West Coast for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Greymouth
In January Greymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Franz Josef
In January Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hokitika
In January Hokitika generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fox Glacier
In January Fox Glacier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Westport
In January Westport generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 January the best time to visit West Coast?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast due to the typically unpleasant weather in Greymouth.
On average, the best time to visit West Coast is in February with generally pleasant weather in Greymouth. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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