Otago weather in July
Thinking about venturing to Otago this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Otago in July?
Otago 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.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Lake Hayes to 11°C in Waitati. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Waitati and -4°C in Lake Hayes. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Otago. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 45 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 188 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Queenstown, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Queenstown usually sees around 88 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Otago, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Otago's yearly weather, check out our Otago climate page.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In July Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wanaka
In July Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Oamaru
In July Oamaru generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cromwell
In July Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Alexandra
In July Alexandra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is July the best time to visit Otago?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Queenstown, July may not be the ideal time to visit Otago.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
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