Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand in July
Weather score8Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 236mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
236mm
Sun
2.9h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
8
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 236mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July5°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July236mm average rain
July sits near Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July2.9 hours average sun
July is one of Arthur's Pass National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July13°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July8 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.