When to go · Alexandra
Alexandra in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, possible snow).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- JanuaryGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- FebruaryGreatInside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in July
- AlexandraHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 7 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 Alexandra, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jul: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 7
Jan: 7
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 (cold, possible snow).
January: Inside Alexandra's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry summer).
Alexandra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings