West Coast Weather Forecast
West Coast weather: 57°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in West Coast?
Yes - rain is likely in West Coast today.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (2,5 in against a typical 3,4 in).
16-day forecast for West Coast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 69% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 83% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 51° | 80% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 55° | 95% · 0,5 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 59° / 47° | 100% · 1,0 in | 24 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 94% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 54° / 48° | 99% · 0,7 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 47° | 77% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 42° | 44% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 42° | 51% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 49° | 55% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 48° | 59% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 58° / 43° | 67% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 59° / 40° | 51% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 43° | 45% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 65° / 45° | 39% | 10 mph | 8 |
What this means for West Coast
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 5°F above the 58°F typical for this month.
A 69% 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 47°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 57°F (14°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 8 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 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 8:35 PM.
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 October 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
