What’s the climate like in West Coast?
The current climate of West Coast features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in West Coast in recent years was 29°C in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in May 2015.
On average, West Coast receives 2708 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit West Coast?
The best time to visit West Coast for pleasant to warm weather is January through May and October through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring West Coast.
Climate Table of West Coast
The climate table of West Coast shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 208 | 195 | 212 | 247 | 292 | 205 | 248 | 245 | 188 | 225 | 220 | 223 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in January, February and March
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in July
- Precipitation: 2708 mm per year, averaging 226 mm per month
- Driest months: 188 mm in September, 195 mm in February and 205 mm in June
- Wettest months: 292 mm in May, 248 mm in July and 247 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in West Coast
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in West Coast, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in West Coast
This graph shows how much precipitation West Coast, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in West Coast
This graph shows the average UV index per month in West Coast, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in West Coast
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in West Coast, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in West Coast
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in West Coast, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in West Coast by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for West Coast. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
