Lake Tekapo weather in July (Canterbury, New Zealand)

What's the typical weather in Lake Tekapo for July? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of July in Lake Tekapo typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. July is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Lake Tekapo in July usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Tekapo. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lake Tekapo, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 9 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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