When to go · Turangi
Turangi in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug for the Alpine Crossing (snow, ice, guided only); check winter road and shuttle status.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°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 for the Alpine Crossing (snow, ice, guided only); check winter road and shuttle status.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AugustGreatInside Turangi's best window: Dec–Apr for the Alpine Crossing and river walks; Aug–Oct for trout fishing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Turangi's best window: Dec–Apr for the Alpine Crossing and river walks; Aug–Oct for trout fishing.
- OctoberGreatInside Turangi's best window: Dec–Apr for the Alpine Crossing and river walks; Aug–Oct for trout fishing.
- DecemberGreatInside Turangi's best window: Dec–Apr for the Alpine Crossing and river walks; Aug–Oct for trout fishing.
Weather in July
- TurangiHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °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 Turangi, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jul: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 13
Jan: 9 (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 for the Alpine Crossing (snow, ice, guided only); check winter road and shuttle status.
January: Inside Turangi's best window: Dec–Apr for the Alpine Crossing and river walks; Aug–Oct for trout fishing.
Turangi: 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