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West Coast Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
West Coast year round climate
- Spring (March–May): Average 11.3–15.2°C, cool and rainy climate with occasional sunshine. Common activities: Outdoor hiking (prepare for rain), visiting museums and art galleries. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing, comfortable hiking shoes.
- Summer (June–August): Average 8.5–9.2°C, cold and humid climate with frequent rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, museum visits, enjoying the warmth of coffee shops. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing, hat, scarf, gloves.
- Autumn (September–November): Average 10.3–13.5°C, climate gradually becomes mild, rainfall gradually decreases. Common activities: Outdoor hiking, coastal walks, enjoying autumn scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers, thermal underwear.
- Winter (December–February): Average 16.1–17.7°C, warm and humid climate with less rainfall. Common activities: Beach walks, water activities, outdoor picnics. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable clothing, sunscreen.
West Coast climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 3229 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: June
West Coast monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
17.7°C
179.8
February
16.8°C
257
March
15.2°C
205.4
April
13.4°C
269.2
May
11.3°C
349.6
June
9.2°C
349.9
July
8.5°C
216.6
August
8.8°C
312.7
September
10.3°C
277.6
October
11.5°C
287.5
November
13.5°C
277.9
December
16.1°C
245.9
West Coast weather for the next seven days
4/21
Tuesday
Sunny
12.5°C/4.6°C
4/22
Wednesday
Sunny
13.6°C/4.1°C
4/23
Thursday
Sunny
13.1°C/3.1°C
4/24
Friday
Partly Cloudy
13.6°C/4.6°C
4/25
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
13.1°C/5.9°C
4/26
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
12.3°C/10.4°C
4/27
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
16.1°C/9.6°C
