West Coast Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of West Coast: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in West Coast month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 20° | 13° | 225 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februarie | 20° | 12° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 18° | 11° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprilie | 17° | 10° | 300 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 7° | 165 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iunie | 13° | 6° | 291 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iulie | 13° | 5° | 224 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 345 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembrie | 13° | 7° | 390 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octombrie | 15° | 8° | 272 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noiembrie | 17° | 9° | 234 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 19° | 12° | 298 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in West Coast
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How West Coast compares cu 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 | 4814 mm |
| Canterbury | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 694 mm |
| Christchurch | 167 km | 12°C | about the same | 694 mm |
| South Island | 177 km | 8°C | 5°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 184 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1391 mm |
Cea mai bună perioadă West Coast
Go in februarie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: iunie, iulie and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for West Coast
Today is slightly cooler than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.4°C below the 15°C typical for this month.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in decembrie și februarie.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid iunie, iulie and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
West Coast is a region in Noua Zeelandă. West Coast is a region of New Zealand. Are o populație de aproximativ 32.000.
Acum sunt 11°C (52°F) in West Coast cu mai mult senin. Temperatura resimțită este 8°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 9°C și 13°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 84%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - acceptabil — planifică după vreme.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita West Coast is februarie. Clima este temperate. iunie, iulie and august tend și be the least comfortable months. ianuarie is the warmest month cu average highs near 20°C, while august is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly cooler than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 13°C is 2.4°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 12 PM și 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in West Coast today at 8.9/10. 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
| Tip | Region |
|---|---|
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 42°27′0″S 171°12′36″E (-42.45, 171.21) |
| Populație | 32.000 |
| Ora locală | 12:20 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februarie |
| Climă | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Coast?
West Coast is a region in Noua Zeelandă. Its coordinates are -42.45, 171.21. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in West Coast acum?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) cu mai mult senin. Umiditate is 79% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time și visit West Coast?
februarie offer the most comfortable conditions in West Coast, which has a temperate climate. iunie, iulie 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 12:20 AM.
How many people live in West Coast?
West Coast has a population of approximately 32.000.
What is the nearest airport și West Coast?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 348 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 29, 2026 at 12:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
