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German Village in July
German Village warms up: highs climb to 85°F (29°C), from 80°F in June, with lows of 65°F (19°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 74/100, 7th of 12.

- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 65°F (19°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (93 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in June to 74/100.
- Our Columbus New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in German Village in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Schmidt's Sausage Haus
Family-run German restaurant from a meat-packing family dating to 1886, known for bratwurst and jumbo cream puffs.
The Book Loft
Independent bookstore with 32 rooms of books spread through a 19th-century building and courtyard.
Schiller Park
23-acre park at the heart of German Village with a pond, old trees and a statue of Friedrich Schiller.
Why now July scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Katzinger's Delicatessen
New York-style deli open since 1984, with towering corned beef sandwiches and a free pickle barrel.
Nearby in July
- Downtown Cincinnati in July~100 mi · highs 87°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cleveland in July~127 mi · highs 79°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lexington in July~155 mi · highs 85°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Mount Washington in July~161 mi · highs 84°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown & the Short North.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
German Village in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit German Village?
It's middling, scoring 74/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 90. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
How hot is German Village in July?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 65°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in German Village in July?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.8 in (986 mm).
What should I pack for German Village in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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