New Zealand (Auckland) · July
Low seasonNew Zealand · Oceania
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 24° (75°)20– (68–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)27 (81) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)17– (63–)24 (75) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)18 (64) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)26 (79) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 17° (63°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)19 (66) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)15 (59) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)19 (66) |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 8h | 7h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 21° (70°) | 22° (72°) | 21° (70°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) | 16° (61°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 17° (63°) | 19° (66°) |
🌧Rain Days | 6d64mm (2.5") | 5d62mm (2.4") | 6d71mm (2.8") | 7d75mm (2.9") | 11d117mm (4.6") | 11d114mm (4.5") | 12d118mm (4.6") | 12d102mm (4.0") | 10d95mm (3.7") | 9d82mm (3.2") | 7d60mm (2.4") | 7d82mm (3.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
July is the coldest winter month in New Zealand (Auckland) — with highs of only 15°C (59°F), it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in January and February.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 12°C (54°F)). Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 12 rain days (118 mm (4.6 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C (59°F), the water is still quite cool in July — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winter: mild by European standards (10–14°C (50–57°F)), the rainy season. Ski fields on Tongariro are open, and New Zealand is dramatic in winter light and hardly crowded.
Packing list for New Zealand (Auckland) in July
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit New Zealand (Auckland)?
- No — July is not among the recommended months for New Zealand (Auckland) (Score: 34/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider January and February.
- How warm is it in New Zealand (Auckland) in July?
- In July, New Zealand (Auckland) sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 12°C (54°F). Peaks reach around 17°C (63°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F).
- How much rain falls in New Zealand (Auckland) in July?
- In July, New Zealand (Auckland) receives an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does New Zealand (Auckland) get in July?
- New Zealand (Auckland) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in July — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in New Zealand (Auckland) in July?
- Water temperature in New Zealand (Auckland) in July averages 15°C (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
