West Coast Weather Forecast
West Coast weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for West Coast
No snow is in the current forecast window for West Coast.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for West Coast
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 84% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 50° | 82% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 55° | 100% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 59° / 50° | 100% · 1,1 in | 24 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 48° | 95% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 47° | 100% · 1,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 46° | 90% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 51° | 40% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 50° | 40% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 49° | 59% · 1,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 47° | 57% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 49° | 61% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 45° | 47% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 43° | 41% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 46° | 49% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 51° | 52% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
Climate in West Coast month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 55° | 8,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 67° | 54° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 52° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 50° | 11,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 45° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 43° | 11,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 41° | 8,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 55° | 41° | 13,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 45° | 11,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 58° | 46° | 14,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 62° | 49° | 9,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 65° | 54° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 12 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 9:49 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 October 25, 2026 at 9:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
