Weather in July in Canterbury
Planning a getaway to Canterbury this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canterbury in July?
Canterbury is a region in New Zealand. In July, Canterbury experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. July is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mount Cook Village at 2°C to mild in Lincoln at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Lincoln and -6°C in Mount Cook Village. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.To explore the conditions in Canterbury in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 206 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected in Christchurch. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canterbury climate page.
Where to go in Canterbury in July
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Canterbury's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Canterbury?
Christchurch
In July Christchurch generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kaikoura
In July Kaikoura generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hanmer Springs
In July Hanmer Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Lake Tekapo
In July Lake Tekapo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Akaroa
In July Akaroa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is July the best time to visit Canterbury?
In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Canterbury due to the typically unpleasant weather in Christchurch.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Christchurch. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canterbury.
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