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Wanaka weather in July (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be warm or cold in Wanaka this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In July, Wanaka tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. July marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Wanaka in July usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. You can typically expect 9 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 126 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Wanaka. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wanaka climate page with graphs.

 

Wanaka, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 126 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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