Nelson Region Weather in July

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

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Nelson Hira

Considering a trip to Nelson Region, New Zealand this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Nelson Region in July

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. July in Nelson Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During July, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Nelson. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Nelson Region, New Zealand. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Nelson Region, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

July is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 113 mm (4.4 in) in Nelson.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Nelson, you can expect around 161 hours of sunlight in July, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Nelson Region by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nelson Region in July

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

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 Nelson Region

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

Temperature range in Nelson Region (July)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (July)

Nelson

In July Nelson generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
161 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hira

In July Hira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
161 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nelson Region, 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 Nelson Region in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Hira 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Nelson Region weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nelson Region, New Zealand in July?

In July, Nelson Region, New Zealand generally has poor weather conditions. Nelson sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Nelson Region, New Zealand in July?

Daytime temperatures in Nelson peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in July, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Nelson typically receives notable rainfall in July, about 113 mm (4.4 in) on average across Nelson Region, New Zealand.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Nelson Region, New Zealand?

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Nelson Region, New Zealand with often poor weather in Nelson.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Nelson. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Nelson Region.

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