Climate of Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Greymouth (West Coast, New Zealand). Population approximately 10,100.
Located in West Coast, New Zealand, Greymouth has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 10,100. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.9°C / 44.4°F in July to 15.8°C / 60.4°F in February, with rainfall varying from 196 mm / 7.7 in (December) to 324 mm / 12.8 in (September) — about 3003 mm / 118.2 in across the year. Greymouth is the capital of West Coast. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Greymouth's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6°C60.1°F | 246 mm9.7″ | — |
| February | 15.8°C60.4°F | 197 mm7.8″ | — |
| March | 14.7°C58.5°F | 246 mm9.7″ | — |
| April | 12.2°C54°F | 262 mm10.3″ | — |
| May | 9.5°C49.1°F | 283 mm11.1″ | — |
| June | 7.4°C45.3°F | 241 mm9.5″ | — |
| July | 6.9°C44.4°F | 208 mm8.2″ | — |
| August | 7.9°C46.2°F | 197 mm7.8″ | — |
| September | 9.4°C48.9°F | 324 mm12.8″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 316 mm12.4″ | — |
| November | 12.5°C54.5°F | 287 mm11.3″ | — |
| December | 14.4°C57.9°F | 196 mm7.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Greymouth?
Greymouth does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Greymouth's warmest month is February at an average of 15.8°C / 60.4°F, and its driest month is December with about 196 mm / 7.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Greymouth?
Greymouth, in West Coast, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.9°C / 44.4°F in July to 15.8°C / 60.4°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 3003 mm / 118.2 in, with the wettest month being September (324 mm / 12.8 in) and the driest December (196 mm / 7.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Greymouth in February?
The average temperature in Greymouth in February is 15.8°C / 60.4°F, with rainfall of about 197 mm / 7.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Greymouth?
The driest month in Greymouth is December, with about 196 mm / 7.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14.4°C / 57.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Greymouth?
The wettest month in Greymouth is September, with approximately 324 mm / 12.8 in of average monthly rainfall.