Whakatāne weather in July (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Whakatāne in July? This guide provides all the details you need.

In July, Whakatāne generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Whakatāne in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Whakatāne. January and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Whakatāne in July?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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