The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Dunedin in July sees low temperatures, with highs around 10°C (50°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little rainfall to worry about.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Dunedin. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dunedin - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Dunedin typically stay consistent throughout July, with daily highs averaging around 10°C (50°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 3°C (37°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Dunedin spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Our historical data for Dunedin spans 1981 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in July →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Dunedin in July. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. The water temperature sits at about 10°C (50°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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