When to go · Kingston
Kingston in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).
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
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.
- JanuaryGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.
- MarchGreatInside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.
Weather in July
- KingstonHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 9 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 Kingston, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jul: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 9
Jan: 9
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, short days, some services closed).
January: Inside Kingston's best window: Dec–Mar (long days, warm lake); the Flyer runs on selected dates, mostly in the warmer months.
Kingston: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings