Queenstown in July
July is right in the heart of winter for Queenstown, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Expect the mercury to hit around 10.7 degrees during the day and settle at 4.1 degrees after dark. The temperature stays pretty consistent through the day. You'll see your breath on those cold mornings, but the days warm up nicely.
July is 4.7 degrees cooler than Queenstown's yearly average.
The rain data says 112mm over 15 days. Moderate, often falling in a few good dumps rather than constant drizzle.
Sunshine-wise, July delivers around 5.2 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the low category. UV is fairly gentle.
July scores 1.0/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
For your suitcase: warm layers including a coat, and a rain jacket or compact umbrella.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Queenstown in July with another destination.
July at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in July. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Warm layers including a heavy jacket or coat
- A warm jumper or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
- Thermal undergarments for cold nights
- A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella
- Moisture-wicking fabrics to stay comfortable in humid conditions
Coming From Overseas?
How July in Queenstown stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 13 degrees cooler and considerably wetter.
About 20 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 19 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How July Compares
Queenstown's monthly climate at a glance. July is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.2 | 11.1 | 201mm | 6.1 |
| Feb | 19.9 | 10.5 | 103mm | 6.3 |
| Mar | 18.9 | 10.4 | 132mm | 5.0 |
| Apr | 14.2 | 8.5 | 205mm | 1.0 |
| May | 13.9 | 6.3 | 132mm | 1.0 |
| Jun | 10.8 | 3.8 | 149mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 10.7 | 4.1 | 112mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 12.9 | 7.3 | 397mm | 1.0 |
| Sep | 11.1 | 5.4 | 417mm | 1.0 |
| Oct | 15.5 | 6.8 | 193mm | 2.7 |
| Nov | 18.4 | 8.4 | 159mm | 5.4 |
| Dec | 18.5 | 10.1 | 304mm | 4.7 |