When to go · Whataroa
Whataroa in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (high rain, limited daylight).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (high rain, limited daylight).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
- JanuaryGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
- FebruaryGreatInside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in July
- WhataroaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 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 Whataroa, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Jul: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 9 (better)
Jan: 12
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 (high rain, limited daylight).
January: Inside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.
Whataroa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings