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Arrowtown in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug for walking (cold, ski crowds); the village itself stays open.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arrowtown

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug for walking (cold, ski crowds); the village itself stays open.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • ArrowtownHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 8 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 Arrowtown, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: -1 °C (30 °F)

    Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 8

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Jan: 1

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug for walking (cold, ski crowds); the village itself stays open.

January: Inside Arrowtown's best window: Mar–May (autumn colour), Dec–Mar (summer walking).

Arrowtown: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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