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Queenstown in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Queenstown in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Queenstown in July 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Queenstown rather than July, with an average high temperature of +41°F, and only 0 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the coldest month of the year in Queenstown;
  • July is usually the wettest month of the year in Queenstown;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
92%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has uncomfortable weather in July.

Average temperature in Queenstown in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +50°F during the day and a minimum of +18°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +46°F.

Is Queenstown warm or cold in July?

Queenstown is typically chill in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

July is the coldest month in Queenstown, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Queenstown in July

Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+43°F+41°F+43°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+16°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+54°F+63°F
Rainfall
88 mm78 mm86 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
92%92%91%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
141515
Rainy days
11911
Snowy days
565

July weather is still as bad as in June. It’s getting colder in July. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 88 mm to 78 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 92%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Queenstown in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 81 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during July in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in July is 10%, for a monthly total of around 15 mm.

July is one of the snowiest months in Queenstown.

Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last July in Queenstown?

This is the weather in Queenstown in July 2023:
1 July
🌨️
+37°F
2 July
🌨️
+41°F
3 July
☁️
+44°F
4 July
☁️
+46°F
5 July
☁️
+44°F
6 July
☁️
+35°F
7 July
☁️
+38°F
8 July
☁️
+46°F
9 July
☁️
+42°F
10 July
☁️
+44°F
11 July
☁️
+42°F
12 July
🌨️
+42°F
13 July
🌧️
+46°F
14 July
☁️
+46°F
15 July
☁️
+48°F
16 July
☁️
+42°F
17 July
☁️
+45°F
18 July
☁️
+49°F
19 July
🌧️
+50°F
20 July
☁️
+40°F
21 July
☁️
+39°F
22 July
☁️
+38°F
23 July
☁️
+47°F
24 July
☁️
+49°F
25 July
☁️
+42°F
26 July
☁️
+38°F
27 July
☁️
+38°F
28 July
☁️
+40°F
29 July
☁️
+43°F
30 July
☁️
+43°F
31 July
🌧️
+46°F
In July 2023 Queenstown had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Queenstown in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2020 (+58°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in July:

Is July a good time to visit Queenstown?

There is never a bad time to go to Queenstown, but the weather isn’t the best in July, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Queenstown and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in July?

Not really, July is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Queenstown rainy in July?

Queenstown is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Queenstown in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Queenstown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.