Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Grand Marais in July
Grand Marais's warmest month brings highs averaging 79°F (26°C), lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain.
At 82/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (84 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 59°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (84 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 26 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Grand Marais's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in June to 82/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Grand Marais in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cascade River State Park
Short loop past stepped waterfalls in a narrow gorge just off Hwy 61.
Why now July scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lutsen Mountains Summit Express Gondola
Gondola ride over the Poplar River valley to Moose Mountain's lake views.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
World's Best Donuts
Seasonal donut shop near the harbor since 1969.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best early morning, May–Oct.
Voyageur Brewing Company
Downtown brewery with a rooftop deck overlooking the harbor.
Artist's Point
Rocky basalt spit behind the Coast Guard station leading to the harbor lighthouse breakwall.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Duluth in July~106 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Minneapolis in July~237 mi · highs 84°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in July~242 mi · highs 76°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in July~290 mi · highs 67°F, 2.7 in rain · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~468 m to Grand Marais's ~186 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.
Grand Marais in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Grand Marais?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Grand Marais in July?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Grand Marais in July?
Some: about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.5 in (723 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Marais in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Grand Marais
Routes in season in July
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Grand Marais in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.