Canterbury weather in July
Are you planning a trip to Canterbury in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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 moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. July is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mount Cook Village at 2°C to moderate 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.
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. The city Christchurch usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Canterbury, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canterbury's yearly weather, check out our Canterbury climate page.
Where to go in Canterbury in July
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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