When to go · Omarama
Omarama in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- OctoberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- NovemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
- DecemberGreatInside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
Weather in July
- OmaramaHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °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 Omarama, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jul: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °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: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some gliding operators closed).
January: Inside Omarama's best window: Sep–Apr for gliding; Dec–Mar warmest.
Omarama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings