The weather in July in Kaikoura

It's cool in July in Kaikoura with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 6°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Kaikoura, 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 28°C in 2023, Kaikoura reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In July, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,7 cm falls as snow in July. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in July for Kaikoura

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

July weather comparison

  Kaikoura New York
Average temperature 13°C 31°C
Max. temperature 15°C 33°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 79 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 12 days 18 days
Total snowfall 2,7 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 2 days 0 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in Kaikoura with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Kaikoura is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in Kaikoura, 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 Kaikoura

Temperature in July in Kaikoura over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in Kaikoura, 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 Kaikoura

Total precipitation in July in Kaikoura over the years

Daily Snowfall in July in Kaikoura

Snowfall in July in Kaikoura per year

Daily UV index in July in Kaikoura

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Kaikoura, 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 Kaikoura by month

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