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Visit Bay of Islands
in July?

Bay of Islands in July? Not the best window — aim for January.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -35.23°N 174.11°E
16°CMax temperature
37%Rainy days
9.0hSunshine / day

Bay of Islands weather in July

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)

Should you visit Bay of Islands in July?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 37%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: Bay of Islands in July is possible but January offers a score of 7.8/10 vs 6.6.

Bay of Islands in July by trip type

What to expect in July

In July, Bay of Islands sees 16°C during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Bay of Islands

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January17°C24°C39%3.113.1h7.8/10
🌤️ February18°C24°C45%3.512.6h7.6/10
🌤️ March17°C23°C39%2.511.1h7.5/10
🌤️ April15°C21°C41%4.610.3h7.2/10
🌤️ May13°C19°C34%3.59.3h7.1/10
🌦️ June11°C17°C42%4.88.7h6.7/10
⛅ July10°C16°C37%4.49.0h6.6/10
🌦️ August10°C16°C43%3.610.1h6.6/10
🌦️ September11°C17°C42%3.410.8h7.0/10
🌤️ October12°C18°C41%3.111.8h7.1/10
🌦️ November14°C20°C51%3.112.5h7.2/10
🌤️ December16°C22°C40%2.313.5h7.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Bay of Islands averages 16°C, 37% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.6/10. See methodology →

July vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Bay of Islands in July

Is July a good time to visit Bay of Islands?
July is an acceptable time for Bay of Islands (score 6.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Bay of Islands in July?
With 16°C max and 9.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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