When to go · Twizel

Twizel in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, ice and possible road closures on the Mount Cook road).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; New Zealand overall
Prices: Medium; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Twizel

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, ice and possible road closures on the Mount Cook road).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

TwizelHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Twizel, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, ice and possible road closures on the Mount Cook road).

January: Inside Twizel's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, open alpine roads); Dec–Feb warmest and busiest.

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