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Duluth in July
Duluth's warmest month brings highs averaging 78°F (26°C), lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (16°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 18 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Duluth's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (82 → 84/100).
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Duluth in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Enger Tower
Five-story stone tower on a hill with a free climb and 360-degree harbor views.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Popular Lincoln Park taproom of a Duluth craft brewery.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.
Vikre Distillery
Canal Park distillery making gins and aquavit with North Woods botanicals.
Duluth Lakewalk
Paved shoreline path from Canal Park toward Brighton Beach along Lake Superior.
Why now July scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in July
- Grand Marais in July~106 mi · highs 79°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Minneapolis in July~137 mi · highs 84°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Decorah in July~241 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in July~266 mi · highs 76°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~354 m to Duluth's ~200 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.
Duluth in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Duluth?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Duluth in July?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Duluth in July?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.8 in (782 mm).
What should I pack for Duluth in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Duluth in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.