When to go · National Park Village
National Park Village in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- JanuaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- FebruaryGreatInside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, clear days)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in July
- National Park VillageHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 13 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 National Park Village, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jul: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 13
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow on tracks).
January: Inside National Park Village's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, clear days).
National Park Village: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast