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The best time to visit Greymouth

Month-by-month climate averages for Greymouth, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Greymouth is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Greymouth is warmest in January (highs near 21°C) and coldest in July (lows around 5°C), with roughly 3019 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Greymouth forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Greymouth weather by month

what to expect in Greymouth through the year

Here is Greymouth's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Greymouth by season.

Jan
21°
14°
Mild
Feb
20°
12°
Mild
Mar
17°
11°
Mild
Apr
17°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
13°
Cool
Jul
12°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
14°
Cool
Wettest
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
16°
Mild
Dec
19°
12°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Greymouth?
The most comfortable time to visit Greymouth is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Greymouth?
January is the warmest month in Greymouth, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Greymouth?
July is the coldest month in Greymouth, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Greymouth?
The wettest month in Greymouth is usually September, out of roughly 3019 mm of precipitation across the year.

Greymouth month by month