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

In July, Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 142 mm.

Queenstown vs Rotorua in July

Queenstown and Rotorua are nearly tied in July — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air; Rotorua is cold, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Rotorua — July climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇳🇿 Rotorua
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	7°C	9°C
Avg high / low	9° / 0°	12° / 6°
Rainfall	123 mm	142 mm
Rainy days	14	13
Humidity	93%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	26	22

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

Month by month

Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72
Rotorua 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best March73

Queenstown vs Rotorua in July — FAQ

Is July better in Queenstown or Rotorua?: Queenstown and Rotorua are nearly tied in July — 72 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cold, rainy, clean air; Rotorua is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Rotorua in July?: In July, Queenstown averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 142 mm.