New Zealand weather in July
Considering a trip to New Zealand this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Zealand in July?
The weather in New Zealand in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Mount Cook Village at 2°C to moderate in Mangonui at 16°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Mangonui and -6°C in Mount Cook Village. Even if July is considered the coolest month, there are areas in New Zealand that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 45 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 287 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Auckland. The city Auckland usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Zealand in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Zealand climate page.
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Average weather in Auckland
In July Auckland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Christchurch
In July Christchurch generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In July Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rotorua
In July Rotorua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Taupo
In July Taupo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Zealand.
Is July the best time to visit New Zealand?
In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to New Zealand with often unpleasant weather in Auckland.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April and November provide perfect weather in Auckland. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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