When is the best time to go to Greymouth
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Greymouth, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Greymouth
Greymouth weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Greymouth are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 263mm | 6.7hrs | 16hrs |
The climate in Greymouth during January can be summarized as mild and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Greymouth, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Greymouth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 263mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Greymouth weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 183mm | 6.5hrs | 14.8hrs |
February in Greymouth is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Greymouth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Greymouth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Greymouth weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 240mm | 5.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Greymouth is characteristically mild and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Greymouth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Greymouth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 271mm | 4.7hrs | 12hrs |
Greymouth's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Greymouth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Greymouth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 291mm | 3.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
May is a very wet month in Greymouth and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Greymouth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 291mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 259mm | 3.5hrs | 16hrs |
Greymouth's weather in June is typically cool and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Greymouth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Greymouth with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 251mm | 3.8hrs | 14.8hrs |
July in Greymouth is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Greymouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 248mm | 4.4hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Greymouth is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Greymouth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 302mm | 4.8hrs | 12hrs |
Greymouth's weather in September is typically cool and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Greymouth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Greymouth weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 311mm | 5.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
October is a very wet month in Greymouth and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Greymouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Greymouth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 311mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Greymouth weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 311mm | 5.8hrs | 16hrs |
Mild and very wet weather often prevails in Greymouth during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Greymouth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Greymouth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 311mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Greymouth weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 273mm | 6.3hrs | 14.8hrs |
December in Greymouth is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Greymouth, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Greymouth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Greymouth with around 273mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Greymouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 183mm 7.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 311mm 12.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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