AI-generatedGreymouth at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 18.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 2,582 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+13 / UTC+12
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Greymouth
Greymouth has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Greymouth is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Greymouth
The best time to visit Greymouth is in February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 18.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 281 mm of precipitation.
Greymouth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Greymouth in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Greymouth in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Greymouth in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Greymouth in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:4619:56
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:28–07:23 · evening 19:18–20:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:28 · evening 20:13–20:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Greymouth compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 15° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea warms from 13° to 14°. The days get 1.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.9 h |
What is the weather like in Greymouth in October?
In October, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 281 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 10 min06:46 – 19:56
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Greymouth
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Greymouth: score 42 against 8. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sea | 13.6° | 18.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 281 mm | 170 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Greymouth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January21° · Sea 18° · 6.4 h
In January, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 206 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in January42February21° · Sea 18° · 8.5 h
In February, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 170 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Greymouth – and yet one of the best months here.
Greymouth in February21March20° · Sea 17° · 5.6 h
In March, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in March15April17° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h
In April, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 200 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in April6May15° · Sea 15° · 3.7 h
In May, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in May10June13° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h
In June, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in June9July13° · Sea 13° · 4.0 h
In July, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 187 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in July11August13° · Sea 13° · 5.1 h
In August, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in August11September15° · Sea 13° · 6.1 h
In September, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 251 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in September8October16° · Sea 14° · 5.5 h
In October, Greymouth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 281 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in October16November17° · Sea 15° · 7.1 h
In November, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in November17December19° · Sea 17° · 7.9 h
In December, Greymouth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 258 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Greymouth.
Greymouth in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Greymouth
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in February (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 21° | 12° | 17.6° | 6.4 h | 15 | 206 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 21° | 12° | 18.3° | 8.5 h | 12 | 170 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 20° | 11° | 17.4° | 5.6 h | 13 | 172 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 17° | 9° | 16.4° | 5.6 h | 14 | 200 |
| MayMay | 6 | 15° | 7° | 15.2° | 3.7 h | 15 | 215 |
| JuneJun | 10 | 13° | 4° | 14.0° | 4.2 h | 14 | 214 |
| JulyJul | 9 | 13° | 3° | 13.2° | 4.0 h | 14 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 11 | 13° | 4° | 12.7° | 5.1 h | 16 | 198 |
| SeptemberSep | 11 | 15° | 6° | 13.0° | 6.1 h | 18 | 251 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 16° | 7° | 13.6° | 5.5 h | 20 | 281 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 17° | 9° | 15.0° | 7.1 h | 16 | 229 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 19° | 11° | 16.5° | 7.9 h | 18 | 258 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Greymouth
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.9 – 14.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Greymouth ranges from 12.7 °C in August to 18.3 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 17.0 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 16.5° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.3° | 17.0° | 19.6° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.4° | 16.2° | 18.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 16.4° | 15.5° | 17.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.2° | 14.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.0° | 13.2° | 14.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.2° | 12.5° | 14.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.7° | 12.1° | 13.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.0° | 12.4° | 13.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.0° | 13.9° | 16.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 16.5° | 15.4° | 17.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Greymouth
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 13.2 hours of daylight in Greymouth, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Greymouth: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Greymouth has about 20 rainy days with 281 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Greymouth
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Greymouth
How breezy and how cloudy Greymouth is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Greymouth typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Greymouth: mostly cloudy, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Greymouth
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Greymouth in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Greymouth has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 22) and its weakest during May half-term (score 7).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 23 h 10 min
- Distance
- 18,830 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Greymouth vs Hokitika
In October the holiday weather in Greymouth and Hokitika is about equally good (score 8 vs 9). During the day Hokitika is 1 °C cooler than Greymouth. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Greymouth | Hokitika |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Feb | Feb |
Through the year
New Zealand in October: the best places
In October, Greymouth ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hastings19°83
- 2Blenheim18°74
- 3Christchurch17°73
- 4Tauranga18°16°73
- 5Auckland18°16°72
- 6Matamata18°69
- 7Hamilton18°67
- 8Rotorua17°65
- 31GreymouthThis page16°14°8
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Frequently asked questions about Greymouth
When is the best time to visit Greymouth?
The best time to visit Greymouth is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Greymouth?
The sea temperature in Greymouth ranges from 12.7 °C in August to 18.3 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Greymouth in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Greymouth?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Greymouth?
The wettest month is October with 281 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 170 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Greymouth get?
Greymouth gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.5 hours a day; in May there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Greymouth in?
Greymouth is on UTC+13 in January and UTC+12 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Greymouth?
A nonstop flight from London to Greymouth takes about 23 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 18,830 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Greymouth?
Greymouth has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 22) and its weakest during May half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 7, summer holidays 10, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 22.