Kaikoura weather in July (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the July weather in Kaikoura compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In July, Kaikoura tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. On average, July has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Kaikoura in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Kaikoura. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaikoura climate page with graphs.

 

Kaikoura, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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