West Coast Klima and Average Vær
Klima of West Coast: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in West Coast month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 225 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 19° | 12° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 10° | 300 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 7° | 165 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 291 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 5° | 224 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 345 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 13° | 7° | 297 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 8° | 368 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 17° | 10° | 234 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 12° | 298 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in West Coast
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How West Coast compares med 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 |
Beste tid å besøke West Coast
Go in februar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for West Coast
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. West Coast is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen er rundt 32.000.
Akkurat nå er det 11°C (52°F) in West Coast med overskyet. Det føles som 9°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 10°C til 13°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke West Coast is februar. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend til be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 348 km away. Nearby highlights include Aoraki / Mount Cook, South Island, Lake Wakatipu and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is in line med the 14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in West Coast today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about West Coast
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 42°27′0″S 171°12′36″E (-42.45, 171.21) |
| Befolkning | 32.000 |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Coast?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -42.45, 171.21. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in West Coast akkurat nå?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 75% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time til visit West Coast?
februar offer the most comfortable conditions in West Coast, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 1:02 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
