These are the best beaches in New Zealand in July, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Parakerake Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Parakerake Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.4 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Matapouri Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Matapouri Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.6 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Waikawau Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Waikawau Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Hahei Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Hahei Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.2 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Cathedral Cove. It is too cold for swimming in Cathedral Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.2 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Stingray Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Stingray Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.2 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Mount Maunganui Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Mount Maunganui Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Tupou Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Tupou Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Urapukapuka Island. It is too cold for swimming in Urapukapuka Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Roberton Island. It is too cold for swimming in Roberton Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Hot Water Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Hot Water Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 5.5 days of rain per month and 4.2 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Te Werahi Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Te Werahi Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.8 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Matai Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Matai Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Mahurangi West. It is too cold for swimming in Mahurangi West for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Tokerau Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Tokerau Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Cable Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Cable Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Rangiputa Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Rangiputa Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.7 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Whangapoua Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Whangapoua Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.1 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Karekare Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Karekare Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.6 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Piha Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Piha Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.6 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Rangitoto Island. It is too cold for swimming in Rangitoto Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Bethells Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Bethells Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.6 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Waiheke Island. It is too cold for swimming in Waiheke Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Ngarunui Surfers Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Ngarunui Surfers Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 19.2 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and generally sunny and pleasant. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Moeraki Boulders Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 9° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 12.1 days of rain per month and 6.9 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and generally sunny and pleasant. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Lake Wakatipu. It is too cold for swimming in Lake Wakatipu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 9° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 12.1 days of rain per month and 6.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and generally sunny and pleasant. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Sandfly Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Sandfly Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 9° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 12.1 days of rain per month and 6.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and generally sunny and pleasant. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Tunnel Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Tunnel Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 8° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There are on average 12.1 days of rain per month and 6.5 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Bark Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Bark Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 13.9 days of rain per month and 4.3 hours of sun per day.
July is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
July is not a good time for sunbathing in Kaiteriteri Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Kaiteriteri Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 13.9 days of rain per month and 4.3 hours of sun per day.