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New ZealandThe climate of West Coast
The current climate in West Coast features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for West Coast, New Zealand.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, West Coast receives 2708 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit West Coast?
The best time to visit West Coast for mild to warm weather is January up to May and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore West Coast.
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Climate Table of West Coast
The climate table of West Coast shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in West Coast, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in West Coast
Yearly Temperature in West Coast
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in West Coast, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in West Coast
Total Yearly Precipitation in West Coast
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in West Coast
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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.