Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Waitomo, New Zealand in July
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
181mm
Sun
3.3h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Waitomo, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July12°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
July181mm average rain
July is one of Waitomo's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July3.3 hours average sun
July is below Waitomo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July14°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 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July12 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.
