Punakaiki weather in July (West Coast, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Punakaiki in July? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Punakaiki generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Punakaiki in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 235 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 235 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in July

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in July and which places have the best weather 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 in July.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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