West Coast, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to West Coast, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to West Coast, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to West Coast, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in West Coast, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for West Coast, New Zealand by month

January

In January, West Coast is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for West Coast, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain boots
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Rain coat
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella

February

February for West Coast is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Dresses

March

If you go to West Coast in March, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Socks

April

In April, West Coast is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for West Coast, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Umbrella
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage

May

May in West Coast is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Pants or jeans

June

Traveling to West Coast in June, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks

July

July here can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost about a third of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat

August

If you are traveling to West Coast in August, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens

September

September in West Coast is chilly and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear

October

October in West Coast is cool and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain boots
Rain coat
Socks
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece

November

November in West Coast is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella

December

If you are traveling to West Coast in December, you will notice that it is mild and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for West Coast, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in West Coast, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types I
A SIM card that works in West Coast
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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