Month guide · Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington in July
What July is really like in Wellington: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: SPCarterObservatory, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. The coldest month, rarely frosty in the city; cosy bars and museums make the most of it.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Wellington: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (13°C (55°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:11
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Spring (September–November). Blossom and lengthening days, but changeable and frequently very windy; World of WearableArt in late September.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Wellington, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Te Aro
Cuba Street
Explore the side streets too; Left Bank Arcade and the lanes off Ghuznee Street hide small cafés and shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
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Zoo · Newtown
Wellington Zoo
New Zealand's oldest zoo, founded in 1906 in the suburb of Newtown, keeps native kiwi and kea alongside red pandas, lions and chimpanzees, and has a veterinary hospital where visitors can watch treatments through a window.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Nature · South coast
Red Rocks coastal walk
Walk at low tide, keep at least 20 metres from seals and check the wind forecast first.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
Island · Wellington Harbour
Matiu/Somes Island
A short ferry ride across the harbour, this predator-free island reserve is home to tuatara, wētā, giant skinks and native birds.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 7°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Wellington?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Wellington in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Wellington?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coldest month, rarely frosty in the city; cosy bars and museums make the most of it.
+How warm is Wellington in July?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Wellington in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.