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Fiordland Weather in July

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

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Planning a journey to Fiordland, New Zealand this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Fiordland in July

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. July in Fiordland generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. July is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Te Anau. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Fiordland, New Zealand. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Fiordland, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

July is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 149 mm (5.9 in) in Te Anau. In Te Anau, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in July

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

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 Fiordland

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

Temperature range in Fiordland (July)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (July)

Te Anau

In July Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Manapouri

In July Manapouri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, 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 Fiordland in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Manapouri 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Fiordland weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in July?

July in Fiordland, New Zealand brings poor weather. In Te Anau, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in July?

Daytime temperatures in Te Anau peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in July, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in Fiordland, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Te Anau sits around 149 mm (5.9 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand due to the typically poor weather in Te Anau.

On average, the best time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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