Levin Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
11.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.7°C
Avg Temp
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10.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
108 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-3.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 8.7°C (mean 10.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Levin July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Levin was 1998 — when the month averaged 11.8°C — while the coldest was 1991 at 9.1°C. Typical July days reach 11.8°C with nights near 8.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.1°C→11.0°C+0.9°C
Max Temp11.5°C→12.6°C+1.1°C
Min Temp8.6°C→9.4°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–9.8°C14 yr (31%)
9.8°C–10.5°C12 yr (27%)
10.5°C–11.3°C15 yr (33%)
11.3°C–12.0°C4 yr (9%)

Levin July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is a relatively wet time of year in Levin, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2022 with 262 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 32 mm.

Levin July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during July averages 85%. The most humid July was 1984 at 88%, and the least humid was 2003 at 81%.

Levin July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 1.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest Julys were 1989, 2003 and 2021 at 2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 1.4.

Levin July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during July is 5.2 m/s. The windiest July was 2016 at 6.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2025 at 4 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Levin

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How July Ranks in Levin

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.0°C10.1°C10.3°C10.4°C11.0°C+1°C
Avg High11.5°C11.6°C11.8°C12.0°C12.5°C+1°C
Avg Low8.4°C8.5°C8.7°C8.9°C9.4°C+1°C
Avg Rain105 mm121 mm85 mm103 mm136 mm+32 mm

Extreme July Records in Levin

🔥Warmest July16.7°C1998
🧊Coldest July4.8°C1986
🌧️Wettest July262 mm2022
🏜️Driest July32 mm2000
🌬️Windiest July6.6 m/s2016

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Levin have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 4.8°C (1986) to a record high of 16.7°C (1998).

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Rainfall in July is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 108 mm, with a wettest year of 262 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Levin?

A quieter season to visit Levin

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of February and January tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Levin. That said, July — with days averaging 11.8°C and nights around 8.7°C (mean 10.3°C) and higher rainfall (108 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Levin's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Levin Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 11.8°C and lows around 8.7°C (mean 10.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 108 mm of rainfall in Levin, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 262 mm (2022), and the driest just 32 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 5.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.5°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from 8.6°C to 9.4°C over the same span.
July Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.8°C11.1°C9.4°C15.5°C7.3°C171 mm85%4 m/s1.9
202412.2°C10.7°C9.3°C14.3°C6.9°C117 mm87%4.5 m/s1.8
202312.7°C11.2°C9.7°C14.4°C6.5°C90 mm85%5.6 m/s1.8
2022 🌧️12.8°C11.3°C9.8°C16.1°C6.9°C262 mm85%5.8 m/s1.7
202112.5°C10.8°C9.0°C16.0°C5.8°C98 mm84%4.9 m/s2
202012.3°C10.7°C9.2°C15.0°C6.8°C81 mm84%5.1 m/s1.9
201913.1°C11.5°C10.0°C15.5°C7.8°C153 mm87%5.3 m/s1.6
201812.4°C11.0°C9.7°C14.5°C7.5°C160 mm85%5.8 m/s1.8
201711.7°C10.2°C8.7°C14.4°C6.2°C152 mm86%5.4 m/s1.7
201612.4°C10.8°C9.3°C15.4°C7.6°C114 mm82%6.6 m/s1.8
201511.2°C9.7°C8.2°C14.1°C5.1°C87 mm84%5.3 m/s1.8
201411.7°C10.1°C8.5°C14.5°C6.6°C51 mm84%5.6 m/s1.8
201312.3°C11.1°C9.8°C14.2°C6.2°C70 mm87%5.6 m/s1.7
201212.0°C10.3°C8.6°C14.4°C5.6°C95 mm85%4.8 m/s1.8
201111.6°C10.1°C8.6°C13.3°C5.5°C93 mm82%6.4 m/s1.8
201011.3°C9.6°C7.9°C13.1°C4.9°C59 mm85%4.5 m/s1.9
200910.9°C9.3°C7.8°C14.0°C5.7°C72 mm85%5 m/s1.7
200811.8°C10.5°C9.1°C14.7°C5.9°C158 mm85%6.2 m/s1.5
200711.7°C10.3°C8.9°C15.1°C5.7°C98 mm87%5.8 m/s1.6
200611.8°C10.3°C8.9°C13.8°C6.1°C129 mm87%5.6 m/s1.7
200512.4°C11.0°C9.5°C14.6°C5.9°C72 mm86%5.3 m/s1.6
200411.2°C9.6°C8.0°C13.2°C6.1°C87 mm84%4.8 m/s1.9
200311.8°C10.0°C8.2°C14.0°C6.1°C66 mm81%4.7 m/s2
200211.8°C10.6°C9.3°C13.9°C7.1°C82 mm86%5.7 m/s1.6
200111.2°C9.5°C7.8°C13.5°C5.2°C57 mm83%4.2 m/s1.8
200013.3°C11.4°C9.4°C15.1°C6.1°C32 mm84%5.4 m/s1.9
199912.6°C11.0°C9.4°C16.6°C6.6°C86 mm84%5.4 m/s1.6
1998 🔥13.3°C11.8°C10.3°C16.7°C6.4°C157 mm86%5.4 m/s1.6
199711.2°C9.5°C7.9°C13.3°C5.1°C50 mm82%4.6 m/s1.9
199610.9°C9.6°C8.2°C13.1°C5.7°C175 mm87%4.9 m/s1.6
199510.9°C9.5°C8.2°C12.9°C5.3°C152 mm82%6.2 m/s1.6
199411.2°C9.6°C8.1°C13.6°C5.3°C126 mm84%5.5 m/s1.7
199311.5°C10.0°C8.4°C13.7°C6.3°C42 mm87%4.2 m/s1.8
199211.5°C10.1°C8.6°C13.3°C6.1°C189 mm87%6.2 m/s1.7
1991 ❄️10.8°C9.1°C7.4°C12.2°C5.4°C128 mm86%4.5 m/s1.8
199011.8°C10.3°C8.8°C13.5°C5.7°C105 mm86%4.9 m/s1.8
198911.2°C9.5°C7.7°C13.7°C5.0°C70 mm82%4.2 m/s2
198811.9°C10.5°C9.0°C14.2°C6.8°C142 mm85%5.8 m/s1.8
198711.6°C10.0°C8.4°C13.6°C6.6°C53 mm83%4.4 m/s1.9
198611.1°C9.3°C7.6°C12.7°C4.8°C109 mm82%5.1 m/s1.9
198512.1°C10.8°C9.5°C15.1°C6.0°C99 mm86%5.6 m/s1.7
198411.9°C10.4°C8.9°C14.4°C5.8°C174 mm88%5 m/s1.4
198310.6°C9.2°C7.7°C13.8°C5.1°C66 mm85%4.8 m/s—
198211.1°C9.5°C7.9°C13.1°C5.5°C88 mm83%5.4 m/s—
198111.8°C10.5°C9.1°C14.3°C6.5°C141 mm86%6.1 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Levin July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in July?▼

The average high in July is around 11.8°C with lows near 8.7°C (mean 10.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in July?▼

July averages 108 mm of rainfall in Levin, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 262 mm in 2022.

What was the hottest July on record in Levin?▼

The hottest July reached 16.7°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to 4.8°C in 1986.

Has July in Levin gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.5°C to 12.6°C and overnight lows from 8.6°C to 9.4°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Levin?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Levin and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 11.8°C daytime highs and 8.7°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Levin?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Levin, averaging 10.3°C.

What should I pack for Levin in July?▼

For July in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 11.8°C and lows of 8.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 5.2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 6.6 m/s (2016).

Which July had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest July on record was 2022 with 262 mm. On average, July sees 108 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Levin behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.