When is the best time to go to Westport
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Westport, 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 Westport
Westport weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Westport 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 174mm | 7.2hrs | 15.9hrs | 18°C |
The weather in January in Westport is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Westport.
January is in the summer in Westport and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Westport with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 137mm | 7hrs | 14.7hrs | 18°C |
February in Westport is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Westport, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Westport and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Westport with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Westport weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 172mm | 5.6hrs | 13.4hrs | 18°C |
The weather in March in Westport is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Westport.
March is in the fall / autumn in Westport and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Westport with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 193mm | 5.1hrs | 12hrs | 17°C |
Westport's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Westport.
April is in the fall / autumn in Westport and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Westport with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 210mm | 4.1hrs | 10.9hrs | 15°C |
May is a very wet month in Westport and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Westport and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Westport with around 210mm 8.3 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 199mm | 3.7hrs | 15.9hrs | 14°C |
The weather in June in Westport is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Westport and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Westport with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 188mm | 4.2hrs | 14.7hrs | 13°C |
July in Westport is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Westport and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Westport with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 182mm | 4.6hrs | 13.4hrs | 13°C |
The weather in August in Westport is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Westport and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Westport with around 182mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 203mm | 4.8hrs | 12hrs | 13°C |
Westport's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Westport and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Westport with around 203mm 8 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Westport weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 199mm | 5.4hrs | 10.9hrs | 14°C |
October is a wet month in Westport and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Westport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Westport and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Westport with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 199mm | 6.1hrs | 15.9hrs | 15°C |
The climate in Westport during November can be summarized as mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Westport.
November is in the spring in Westport and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Westport with around 199mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Westport weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 194mm | 6.7hrs | 14.7hrs | 16°C |
December in Westport is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Westport.
December is in the summer in Westport and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Westport with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Westport weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 20.2°C 68.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 137mm 5.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 210mm 8.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
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