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West Coast Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the West Coast, New Zealand in July.

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Franz Josef Greymouth Hokitika Fox Glacier

Planning a journey to the West Coast, New Zealand this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the West Coast in July

The West Coast, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. July in the West Coast generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Otira at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Greymouth at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Greymouth and -1°C (30°F) in Otira. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in the West Coast, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 183 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 287 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Greymouth as an example - it receives around 129 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the West Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Franz Josef)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) This monthJune8°C (46°F) July7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September9°C (48°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the West Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the West Coast

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the West Coast, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the West Coast (July)

Precipitation variation in the West Coast (July)

Greymouth

In July Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
129 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Franz Josef

In July Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
295 mm (12 in)
253 mm (10 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hokitika

In July Hokitika generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
129 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
263 mm (10 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Fox Glacier

In July Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Westport

In July Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Coast, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in New Zealand reached 37°C (99°F) in Russell on July 26, 2020.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Coast in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Franz Josef 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Greymouth 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Hokitika 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Fox Glacier 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Westport 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Punakaiki 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)

The West Coast weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Coast, New Zealand in July?

July in the West Coast, New Zealand brings poor weather. In Greymouth, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in the West Coast, New Zealand in July?

Daytime temperatures in Greymouth peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in July, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does the West Coast, New Zealand get a lot of rain in July?

Rainfall in the West Coast, New Zealand peaks during July. Greymouth averages roughly 195 mm (7.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the West Coast, New Zealand?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit the West Coast, New Zealand due to the typically poor weather in Greymouth.

On average, the best time to visit the West Coast, New Zealand is in February with generally pleasant weather in Greymouth. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the West Coast.

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