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When to go · Waitomo

Waitomo in July

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). Across New Zealand: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
14°C / 4°C
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

MixedNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). Across New Zealand: Ski peak and school holidays in Queenstown and Wānaka; Matariki events; drive alpine roads with care.

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • WaitomoHighs around 14 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 14 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.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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