Te Anau

Southland Weather in July

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Are you planning a trip a to Southland, New Zealand in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Southland in July

Southland, New Zealand 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Garston to 11°C (52°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Invercargill and -2°C (28°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Southland, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Te Anau with 149 mm (5.9 in). In Te Anau, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Southland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southland — 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 Southland in July

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (July)

Precipitation variation in Southland (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
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

In July Invercargill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
99 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In July Half-moon Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
99 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In July Gore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
99 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In July Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
88 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garston →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Southland, 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 Southland in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Invercargill 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Half-moon Bay 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Gore 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Garston 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Manapouri 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Southland weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Southland, New Zealand in July. The popular destination of Te Anau averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Southland, New Zealand during July range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Te Anau.

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

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

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

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Southland, New Zealand 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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