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Blowing Rock in July
Blowing Rock's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (26°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 80°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (26°C).
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Humidity averages 75%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 5.1 in (129 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and August – October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Humidity season begins: 75% on average, up from 76% in June.
- Comfort holds steady from June (77 → 75/100).
- Our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Blowing Rock in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Sugar Mountain Resort
North Carolina's largest ski area, with 21 slopes, a tubing park and an outdoor skating rink at the base.
Why now July scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Speckled Trout
Main Street restaurant and bottle shop in Blowing Rock serving local trout and Southern plates.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 5.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad's steam train runs through lit woods on December evenings, with a decorated Main Street and Santa.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Dan'l Boone Inn
Family-style restaurant in an old Boone hospital building, serving fried chicken, country ham and biscuits since 1959.
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Former estate on the Blue Ridge Parkway with 25 miles of carriage roads for winter walks and snowshoeing around Flat Top Manor.
Nearby in July
- Asheville in July~62 mi · highs 84°F, 5.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Uptown Charlotte in July~78 mi · highs 91°F, 4.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cherokee in July~103 mi · highs 84°F, 5.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Townsend in July~121 mi · highs 87°F, 5.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~756 m to Blowing Rock's ~1,074 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blowing Rock in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Blowing Rock?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 84 in May and August – October. Expect highs of 80°F (26°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain.
How hot is Blowing Rock in July?
Average highs are 80°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blowing Rock in July?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.9 in (1267 mm).
What should I pack for Blowing Rock in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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