West Coast Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of West Coast: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in West Coast month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 20° | 13° | 225 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 19° | 12° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 18° | 11° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 17° | 10° | 301 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | 15° | 7° | 165 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 13° | 6° | 291 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | 12° | 5° | 224 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 4° | 198 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 13° | 7° | 369 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 14° | 8° | 368 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 17° | 10° | 234 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 18° | 12° | 298 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in West Coast
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How West Coast compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against West Coast.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aoraki / Mount Cook | 154 km | -11°C | 23°C cooler | 4894 mm |
| Canterbury | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 686 mm |
| Christchurch | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 686 mm |
| South Island | 177 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1512 mm |
| Tasman | 184 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1403 mm |
Mejor época para visitar West Coast
Go in febrero. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, julio and septiembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for West Coast
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.5°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 63 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.
Ráfagas a 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 61 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and septiembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
West Coast is a region in Nueva Zelanda. West Coast is a region of New Zealand. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 32.000.
Ahora mismo hay 14°C (56°F) in West Coast con chubascos ligeros. La sensación térmica es de 11°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 13°C a 14°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 6.4/10 – aceptable — planifica según el tiempo.
La mejor época para visitar West Coast is febrero. El clima es temperate. junio, julio and septiembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. enero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 20°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 4°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 348 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.5°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in West Coast today at 8.6/10. Ráfagas a 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about West Coast
| Tipo | Region |
|---|---|
| País | Nueva Zelanda |
| Continentee | Oceanía |
| Coordenadas | 42°27′0″S 171°12′36″E (-42.45, 171.21) |
| Población | 32.000 |
| Hora local | 1:25 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mejores meses | febrero |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Coast?
West Coast is a region in Nueva Zelanda. Its coordinates are -42.45, 171.21. It lies in Oceanía.
What is the weather like in West Coast ahora mismo?
It is currently 14°C (56°F) con chubascos ligeros. Humedad is 98% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time a visit West Coast?
febrero offer the most comfortable conditions in West Coast, which has a temperate climate. junio, julio and septiembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Coast in?
West Coast observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The hora local is 1:25 PM.
How many people live in West Coast?
West Coast has a population of approximately 32.000.
What is the nearest airport a West Coast?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 348 km away.
What are the top things a do in West Coast?
Popular options include Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand and Milford Sound.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 26, 2026 at 1:25 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
