West Coast Veður Spá
West Coast weather: 14°C, heavy drizzle. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Loftslag in West Coast month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 20° | 13° | 225 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 19° | 12° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 17° | 10° | 300 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 7° | 165 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 6° | 291 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 5° | 224 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 13° | 5° | 345 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 13° | 7° | 297 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | 14° | 8° | 368 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 17° | 10° | 234 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 12° | 298 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time til visit West Coast
Go in febrúar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Recent extremes in West Coast
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How West Coast compares með 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 | 4918 mm |
| Canterbury | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 705 mm |
| Christchurch | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 705 mm |
| South Island | 177 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 184 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 73 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Coast?
West Coast is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -42.45, 171.21. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in West Coast núna?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) með heavy drizzle. Raki is 98% and wind is 30 km/h.
When is the best time til visit West Coast?
febrúar offer the most comfortable conditions in West Coast, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Coast in?
West Coast observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 8:03 AM.
How many people live in West Coast?
West Coast has a population of approximately 32.000.
What is the nearest airport til West Coast?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 348 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
