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New Plymouth weather in July (Taranaki, New Zealand)

How is the weather in New Plymouth in July? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In July, New Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

New Plymouth in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 139 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit New Plymouth. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Plymouth climate page with graphs.

 

New Plymouth, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in New Plymouth in July?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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