West Coast Weather Forecast
West Coast weather: 54°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
5 PM - 8 PM · comfort score 3.6/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in West Coast right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:58 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in West Coast right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit West Coast?
February offer the most comfortable conditions in West Coast, which has a temperate climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Coast in?
West Coast observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 1:58 AM.
How many people live in West Coast?
West Coast has a population of approximately 32.000.
What is the nearest airport to West Coast?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 216 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 26, 2026 at 1:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
