Kaikoura Weather in July

What's the weather like in Kaikoura (Canterbury) in July 2024?

The climate in Kaikoura during July can be summarized as cool and damp.

July is in the winter in Kaikoura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

Kaikoura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.4°C 45.4°F
Nightly temperature -0.4°C 31.2°F
Average temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Daily sunshine 3.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 12kph 7 mph

On average July is the wettest month of the year in Kaikoura with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

July temperatures in Kaikoura

Kaikoura average temperature in July

July rainfall

Kaikoura average rain in July

July hourly sunshine

Kaikoura average rain in July

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kaikoura in July 2024.

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Kaikoura weather stats

Kaikoura weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
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