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Lower Shotover weather in July (New Zealand)

What kind of weather does July bring to Lower Shotover? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Lower Shotover includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. July is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Lower Shotover in July usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 88 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Lower Shotover. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 88 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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.

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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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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