Kaikōura — Water Temperature in July

Water Temperature Range

9°C

minimum

11°C

average

13°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for July

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2025	2024	2023	2022
JUL 1	11°C	11°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 2	11°C	11°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 3	11°C	11°C	12°C	9°C
JUL 4	11°C	11°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 5	11°C	11°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 6	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 7	11°C	11°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 8	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 9	10°C	10°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 10	11°C	10°C	12°C	10°C
JUL 11	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 12	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 13	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 14	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 15	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 16	11°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
JUL 17	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 18	11°C	11°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 19	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 20	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 21	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 22	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 23	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 24	10°C	9°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 25	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 26	10°C	10°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 27	10°C	10°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 28	10°C	10°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 29	10°C	10°C	11°C	9°C
JUL 30	11°C	10°C	11°C	10°C
JUL 31	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Kaikōura in July

Average Day Air Temperature

10°C

Average Night Air Temperature

2°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

91 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

9 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

88%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.