West Coast weather in July
Are you planning a trip to West Coast in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Coast in July?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. July in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Franz Josef at 7°C to moderate in Greymouth at 13°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Greymouth and 0°C in Franz Josef. 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.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 183 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 287 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 129 hours of sunlight anticipated in Greymouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in West Coast for July, 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 July for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Average weather in Greymouth
In July Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Franz Josef
In July Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hokitika
In July Hokitika generally has low 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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Average weather in Fox Glacier
In July Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Westport
In July Westport 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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Is July the best time to visit West Coast?
In our opinion, July 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 months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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