July weather forecast
Kaikoura, New Zealand

July

Weather in July

Kaikoura's weather in July is typically the coldest and wettest. There’s a slight increase in rainfall that, coupled with low temperatures, makes it a less preferred time for outdoor activities. However, snowfall is almost negligible and temperatures although low, do not reach extreme cold levels. The sea temperature hits its lowest average at 11.4°C (52.5°F). Despite this, the atmospheric pressure remains relatively stable, indicating a consistent weather pattern overall.

Temperature

July stands out as Kaikoura's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and a low of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kaikoura, New Zealand, during July, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June, July and September are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days in Kaikoura are June, July and September, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

In July, the average sea temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 11.4°C (52.5°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of July, in Kaikoura, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:26 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Kaikoura, the average sunshine in July is 7.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
July proves to be the coldest month in Kaikoura, recording an average maximum temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and a minimum temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).
What is the temperature in July?
The high-temperature, in July, in Kaikoura, records 9.1°C (48.4°F), while the low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).
What is the average humidity in July?
In July, the average relative humidity is 75%.
How much does it rain in July?
In Kaikoura, in July, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most?
The months with the most snowfall days are June, July and September, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.
What is the last month it snows?
July is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout July, there are 0.1 snowfall days.
How cold is the water in July?
In Kaikoura, the average seawater temperature in July is 11.4°C (52.5°F). Swimming in 11.4°C (52.5°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in July?
In Kaikoura, New Zealand, the average day length in July is 9h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in July?
In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:26 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaikoura have in July?
The average sunshine duration in July is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in July?
In July, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in July: 9.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in July: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).

Average pressure in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in July: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in July: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in July: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in July: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in July: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).

Average snowfall days in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in July: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in July: 11.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (11.1°C).

Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in July: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in July: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).

Average UV index in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in July: 3

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in July: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in July
Kaikoura, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in July: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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