What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in July?

In July, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 159 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm.

Nelson vs Queenstown in July

Queenstown is the better pick in July — 72 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Nelson is cool, soaked, clean air.

Nelson vs Queenstown — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	7°C
Avg high / low	14° / 4°	9° / 0°
Rainfall	159 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	11	14
Humidity	86%	93%
Air quality (AQI)	18	26

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Nelson 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, soaked, clean air · best January61
Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72

Nelson vs Queenstown in July — FAQ

Is July better in Nelson or Queenstown?: Queenstown is the better pick in July — 72 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air, while Nelson is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in July?: In July, Nelson averages 14°C high / 4°C low with about 159 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm.