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Otago Weather in July

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

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Thinking about venturing to Otago, New Zealand this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Otago in July

Otago, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. July in Otago generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. July is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Lake Hayes to 11°C (52°F) in Waitati. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Waitati and -4°C (25°F) in Lake Hayes. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Otago, New Zealand. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 188 mm (7.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Queenstown usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during July. Queenstown receives roughly 88 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Otago by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April12°C (54°F) May8°C (46°F) June4°C (39°F) This monthJuly3°C (37°F) August4°C (39°F) September6°C (43°F) October9°C (48°F) November13°C (55°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Otago in July

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

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 Otago

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

Temperature range in Otago (July)

Precipitation variation in Otago (July)

Queenstown

In July Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
88 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Queenstown →

Wanaka

In July Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
126 hours
155 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wanaka →

Oamaru

In July Oamaru generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Oamaru →

Cromwell

In July Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
126 hours
155 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cromwell →

Alexandra

In July Alexandra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
88 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Otago in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Queenstown 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Wanaka 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Oamaru 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Cromwell 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Alexandra 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Clyde 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Otago weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Otago, New Zealand generally has poor weather conditions. Queenstown sees daytime temperatures near 3°C (37°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Queenstown peak at roughly 3°C (37°F) in July, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does Otago, New Zealand get a lot of snow/rain in July?

Queenstown typically receives notable snow/rainfall in July, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across Otago, New Zealand.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Queenstown, July may not be the ideal time to visit Otago, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Queenstown.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Otago.

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