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West Coast weather: 14°C, heiðskýrt. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in West Coast?
Yes - rain is likely in West Coast today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 22 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 76 mm of precipitation is forecast, með the wettest days falling on þri., mið., fim., fös. and mán..
Rigningfall over the next 7 days is close til normal for október (76 mm against a typical 86 mm).
16-day forecast for West Coast
Hæst / Lægst; Úrkoma; UV
| Dagur | Aðstæður | Hæst / Lægst | Úrkoma | Vindur | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| þri., okt 27 | ⛈️ Þrumuveður | 15° / 10° | 100% · 22 mm | 38 km/h | 7 |
| mið., okt 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 13° / 9° | 68% · 1 mm | 24 km/h | 6 |
| fim., okt 29 | ⛈️ Þrumuveður | 13° / 8° | 100% · 18 mm | 31 km/h | 7 |
| fös., okt 30 | ⛈️ Þrumuveður | 13° / 8° | 99% · 21 mm | 44 km/h | 7 |
| lau., okt 31 | 🌥️ Þoka | 13° / 5° | 6% | 18 km/h | 7 |
| sun., nóv 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 14° / 9° | 38% · 1 mm | 19 km/h | 7 |
| mán., nóv 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 15° / 12° | 90% · 13 mm | 26 km/h | 4 |
| þri., nóv 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 16° / 12° | 82% · 8 mm | 16 km/h | 1 |
| mið., nóv 4 | 🌥️ Þoka | 21° / 10° | 61% | 15 km/h | 7 |
| fim., nóv 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 20° / 12° | 61% · 6 mm | 13 km/h | 8 |
| fös., nóv 6 | ⛈️ Þrumuveður | 17° / 11° | 63% · 24 mm | 24 km/h | 2 |
| lau., nóv 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 16° / 9° | 57% · 10 mm | 18 km/h | 7 |
| sun., nóv 8 | 🌥️ Þoka | 18° / 6° | 55% | 14 km/h | 8 |
| mán., nóv 9 | 🌥️ Þoka | 18° / 8° | 49% | 14 km/h | 3 |
| þri., nóv 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 17° / 7° | 63% · 2 mm | 24 km/h | 7 |
| mið., nóv 11 | ☁️ Skýjað | 19° / 5° | 60% | 18 km/h | 7 |
What this means for West Coast
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 15°C is in line með the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 22 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 1,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 82 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 82 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 heiðskýrt. Raki is 54% and wind is 29 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 1:48 PM.
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 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
