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Bay of Islands Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in July.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Are you planning a trip a to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in July

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. July in the Bay of Islands generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Paihia. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though July is the coolest month, you can still find places in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

July is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 130 mm (5.1 in) in Paihia. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (July)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (July)

Paihia

In July Paihia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Russell

In July Russell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Kerikeri

In July Kerikeri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Opua

In July Opua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in New Zealand reached 37°C (99°F) in Russell on July 26, 2020.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Russell 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Kerikeri 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Opua 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in July?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in July. The popular destination of Paihia averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in July?

Daytime temperatures in Paihia peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in July, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Paihia sits around 130 mm (5.1 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with often unpleasant weather in Paihia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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