January Rainfall and Precipitation in The West Coast
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the West Coast, New Zealand in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The West Coast precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the West Coast, New Zealand receive in January?
In January, the West Coast, New Zealand experiences its rainy season. Sun lovers might want to consider a different time for their trip. Greymouth experiences fluctuating weather conditions in January, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 232 mm (9.1 in).
How many days does it rain in the West Coast, New Zealand in January?
Rainfall in Greymouth typically falls on roughly 17 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in the West Coast, New Zealand?
January is part of the West Coast, New Zealand's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.
What is the wettest city in January in the West Coast, New Zealand?
Looking at our data, Haast tops the wettest-cities list in the West Coast, New Zealand for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 406 mm (16 in).
What is the driest city in January in the West Coast, New Zealand?
Karamea is the driest city we have data for in the West Coast, New Zealand in January, with monthly rainfall close to 210 mm (8.3 in).
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