Weather in July in Wellington
Thinking about venturing to Wellington 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 Wellington in July?
Wellington is a region in New Zealand. July in Wellington generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Wellington. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wellington in July, check out the map below. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Wellington. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.For a closer look at conditions across Wellington, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Otaki with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 112 hours of sunlight anticipated in Wellington. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Wellington's conditions throughout the year, check out our Wellington climate page.
Where to go in Wellington in July





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Wellington?
Wellington
In July Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Lower Hutt
In July Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Martinborough
In July Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Masterton
In July Masterton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Paraparaumu Beach
In July Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Wellington?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Wellington, July may not be the ideal time to visit Wellington.
On average, the best time to visit Wellington is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Wellington. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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