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Lyttelton weather in July (New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Lyttelton in July? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Lyttelton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. July marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Lyttelton. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lyttelton, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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