Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Blue Mountains in July
This is the coldest month in Blue Mountains: highs average 49°F (9°C) and lows 33°F (1°C), with about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 69/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What July feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's July.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January, March & April and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in June to 69/100.
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blue Mountains in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Leura Mall
Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.
Why now July scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Wentworth Falls
Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Govetts Leap Lookout
Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Zig Zag Railway
Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.
Scenic World
Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.
Nearby in July
- Sydney in July~53 mi · highs 61°F, 1.7 in rain · 7°C (13°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 ~875 m to Blue Mountains's ~1,022 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.
Blue Mountains in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 69/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are January, March & April and September – November. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route recommends.
How cold is Blue Mountains in July?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blue Mountains in July?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.5 in (749 mm).
What should I pack for Blue Mountains in July?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Blue Mountains
Routes in season in July
- Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef May – Oct
Planning Blue Mountains in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.