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Hudson in July
Hudson's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 64°F (18°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.5 in (115 mm).
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (72 → 70/100).
- July sits inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hudson in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Art Omi
Sculpture and architecture park on open fields.
Why now July scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Swoon Kitchenbar
Warren Street New American bistro, a Hudson dinner mainstay with seasonal local ingredients.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 4.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Home and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Wm. Farmer and Sons
Restaurant and inn near the station serving seasonal Southern-leaning plates.
Kaaterskill Falls
Two-tier waterfall in the Catskills painted by Thomas Cole.
Nearby in July
- Beacon in July~52 mi · highs 85°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Manhattan in July~102 mi · highs 85°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- New York City in July~107 mi · highs 79°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in July~115 mi · highs 79°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (5°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 ~270 m to Hudson's ~25 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.
Hudson in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Hudson?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 81 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. July is inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Hudson in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hudson in July?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.2 in (1198 mm).
What should I pack for Hudson in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Hudson Valley by Rail Apr – Nov
Planning Hudson 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.