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West Coast Weather in June

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

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Franz Josef Greymouth Hokitika Fox Glacier

Planning a getaway to the West Coast, New Zealand this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the West Coast in June

The West Coast, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June 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 7°C (45°F) to mild in Greymouth at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Greymouth and 0°C (32°F) in Otira.

To explore the conditions in the West Coast, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 218 mm (8.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 302 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Greymouth gets around 107 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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) June8°C (46°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September9°C (48°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December15°C (59°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Coast →

Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in the West Coast, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the West Coast (June)

Precipitation variation in the West Coast (June)

Greymouth

In June Greymouth 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.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
107 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Greymouth →

Franz Josef

In June Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
313 mm (12 in)
295 mm (12 in)
253 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Franz Josef →

Hokitika

In June Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
107 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
263 mm (10 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hokitika →

Fox Glacier

In June Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
308 mm (12 in)
281 mm (11 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fox Glacier →

Westport

In June Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westport →

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 June extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Franz Josef 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 295 mm (12 in)
Greymouth 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Hokitika 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Fox Glacier 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Westport 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Punakaiki 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 273 mm (11 in)

The West Coast weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the West Coast, New Zealand in June. The popular destination of Greymouth averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in the West Coast, New Zealand during June range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Greymouth.

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

Rainfall in the West Coast, New Zealand peaks during June. Greymouth averages roughly 230 mm (9.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Greymouth. In contrast, 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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