Washington weather in July

July in Washington: sweltering, rainy — a good time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Washington · #428 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Washington climate normals — July

Daytime high32°C / 90°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low22°C / 72°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall120 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point21°C / 69°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight14.6 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)73🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Washington in July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Washington?
July in Washington: sweltering, rainy — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Washington on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Washington in July?
In July, Washington averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 119.8 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Washington in July?
Washington has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in July.

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