The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
July in Queenstown brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 3°C (37°F) and nights around -3°C (27°F). Rainfall is at its lowest this month, making it one of the more reliable months to be outdoors.
July in Queenstown has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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31-year average (1995-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Queenstown typically stay consistent throughout July, with daily highs averaging around 3°C (37°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -3°C (27°F) to 0°C (32°F).
31-year average (1995-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Queenstown spanning 32 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 31 years of weather observations (1995-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Queenstown.
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in July →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Queenstown in July. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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