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°C57°F / 4°C39°F
- 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
- WaitomoHighs around 14 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 57 °F, lows around 39 °F, 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