Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in February
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 269mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
269mm
Sun
5h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 269mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February20°C average high
February is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February269mm average rain
February is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February5 hours average sun
February is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February18°C average sea
February is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February29 weather score
February is one of West Coast (New Zealand)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.