Southland weather in July
Planning a journey to Southland this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Southland in July?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. July in Southland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During July, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Garston to 11°C in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Invercargill and -2°C in Garston. 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 Gore with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Te Anau with 149 mm. In Te Anau, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Southland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southland's yearly weather, check out our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In July Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In July Invercargill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In July Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gore
In July Gore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Garston
In July Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is July the best time to visit Southland?
In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Southland with often poor weather in Te Anau.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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