When to go · Matawai

Matawai in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold and wet, some tracks may be muddy).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Matawai

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold and wet, some tracks may be muddy).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MatawaiHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 10 days

New Zealand overall: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Matawai, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold and wet, some tracks may be muddy).

January: Inside Matawai's best window: Dec–Apr.

Matawai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.