When to go · Cromwell
Cromwell in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- CromwellHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Medium
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Medium
New Zealand overall: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cromwell, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jul: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (cold, some wineries close).
January: Inside Cromwell's best window: Nov–Apr.
Cromwell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings