The weather in July in New Zealand

It's cool to moderate in July in New Zealand with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? July isn’t a good month to be in New Zealand. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 20°C in 2022, New Zealand reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at New Zealand is 12°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In July, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in July for New Zealand

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

July weather comparison

  New Zealand New York
Average temperature 15°C 31°C
Max. temperature 16°C 33°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 119 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 14 days 18 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in New Zealand with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in New Zealand is based on weather data from Auckland. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Zealand to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in July in New Zealand

Temperature in July in New Zealand over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in July in New Zealand

Total precipitation in July in New Zealand over the years

Daily UV index in July in New Zealand

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New Zealand by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Zealand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.