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The best time to visit West Harbour

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

Short answer

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

West Harbour is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1460 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

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

West Harbour weather by month

what to expect in West Harbour through the year

Here is West Harbour'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 West Harbour by season.

Jan
23°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
20°
13°
Mild
Apr
19°
13°
Mild
May
17°
11°
Mild
Jun
15°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
17°
11°
Mild
Nov
19°
12°
Mild
Dec
21°
15°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit West Harbour?
The most comfortable time to visit West Harbour is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in West Harbour?
January is the warmest month in West Harbour, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in West Harbour?
August is the coldest month in West Harbour, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in West Harbour?
The wettest month in West Harbour is usually January, out of roughly 1460 mm of precipitation across the year.

West Harbour month by month