When is the best time to go to Greymouth?

When is the best time to go to Greymouth? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Greymouth are January, February, March, April and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February and March
  • The coldest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are January, February and March


Annual weather in Greymouth

For full information about the climate and weather in Greymouth a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/65°F
4.9in
February 56°F/67°F
3.4in
March 54°F/65°F
3.7in
April 52°F/61°F
4.5in
May 49°F/58°F
5.3in
June 47°F/54°F
4.1in
July 43°F/52°F
5in
August 45°F/54°F
4.8in
September 45°F/54°F
5in
October 49°F/58°F
5.6in
November 52°F/59°F
4.6in
December 56°F/63°F
5.4in


Weather and climate in Greymouth

Greymouth enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Greymouth is 59°F (ranging from 52°F in july to 67°F in february). Annual rainfall is 56.1in, with a minimum of 3.4in in february and a maximum of 5.6in in october.
  • In january the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 79°F and it rains in january about 4.9in.
  • Between the months of february and march the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and, in march, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of april and june the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 49°F and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between july and august the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 49°F and, in august, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is okay. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 5.4in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Greymouth

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Greymouth: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Greymouth

Find out when Greymouth has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Greymouth

  • Very low season in Greymouth
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July and August.
  • Low season in Greymouth
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: September and October.
  • High season in Greymouth
    The number of visitors to Greymouth is high in: March, April and November.
  • Peak season in Greymouth
    The largest number of tourists visiting Greymouth is during: January, February and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Greymouth month by month



Best time for low prices in Greymouth

Average prices of hotels in Greymouth month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Greymouth. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Greymouth

On average, it costs $ 84 per day to hire a car in Greymouth. This price varies by $ 23 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 74 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 96.

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