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West Coast Weather in November

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

Planning a journey to the West Coast, New Zealand this November 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 November

The West Coast, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. November in the West Coast generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Franz Josef to 17°C (63°F) in Greymouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Greymouth and 5°C (41°F) in Franz Josef.

For a closer look at conditions across the West Coast, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Greymouth with an average of 227 mm (8.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 349 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Greymouth gets approximately 183 hours of sunlight in November, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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)

Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in November

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

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

Temperature range in the West Coast (November)

Precipitation variation in the West Coast (November)

Greymouth

In November Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
183 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Franz Josef

In November Franz Josef generally has moderate 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 less favorable that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
367 mm (14 in)
326 mm (13 in)
376 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Hokitika

In November Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
183 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
299 mm (12 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Fox Glacier

In November Fox Glacier 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 less favorable that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
326 mm (13 in)
376 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Westport

In November Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Coast, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Franz Josef 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 326 mm (13 in)
Greymouth 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Hokitika 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 299 mm (12 in)
Fox Glacier 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 326 mm (13 in)
Westport 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Punakaiki 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)

The West Coast weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, the West Coast, New Zealand generally has less favorable weather conditions. Greymouth sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

In Greymouth, the average daytime high in November is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to the West Coast, New Zealand, with Greymouth averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly very good weather in Greymouth. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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