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Weather in July in Waikato

Planning a journey to Waikato 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 Waikato in July?

Waikato is a region in New Zealand. July in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During July, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Whakapapa Village at 9°C and mild in Pukekohe East at 16°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Pukekohe East and 1°C in Whakapapa Village. 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.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Morrinsville with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 171 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected in Taupo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at July's conditions in Waikato, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waikato's yearly weather, check out our Waikato climate page.

Where to go in Waikato in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Waikato on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?

Taupo

In July Taupo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Taupo
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<<   June June
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12°C 
5°C 
97 hours 
120 mm 
14 days 
poor 
11°C 
4°C 
120 hours 
125 mm 
14 days 
poor 
August   >> August
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12°C 
4°C 
136 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Taupo

Hamilton

In July Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Hamilton
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<<   June June
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16°C 
7°C 
113 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
6°C 
127 hours 
131 mm 
18 days 
August   >> August
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16°C 
6°C 
145 hours 
128 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Hamilton

Whitianga

In July Whitianga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Whitianga
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   June June
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16°C 
12°C 
133 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
11°C 
141 mm 
18 days 
August   >> August
>>  
15°C 
11°C 
126 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Whitianga

Cambridge

In July Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cambridge
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
113 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
5°C 
127 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
>>  
15°C 
6°C 
145 hours 
123 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Cambridge

Coromandel Town

In July Coromandel Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Coromandel Town
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
16°C 
12°C 
117 hours 
134 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
11°C 
130 hours 
138 mm 
18 days 
August   >> August
>>  
15°C 
11°C 
147 hours 
126 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Coromandel Town

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.

Is July the best time to visit Waikato?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Waikato due to the typically poor weather in Taupo.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Taupo. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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