Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Keuka Lake in July
Keuka Lake's warmest month brings highs averaging 83°F (29°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 83°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 62°F (17°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.0 in (101 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and August & September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (80 → 78/100).
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Keuka Lake in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Keuka Outlet Trail
7-mile rail-trail from Penn Yan to Seneca Lake past old mill ruins and waterfalls.
Why now July scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer afternoon.
Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn
Hammondsport square restaurant with a long list of Finger Lakes wines by the glass.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Founding vinifera winery of the Finger Lakes, with Riesling and Rkatsiteli above the lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Crooked Lake Ice Cream Co.
Old-fashioned soda fountain and diner on the Hammondsport village square.
Nearby in July
- Seneca Lake in July~21 mi · highs 83°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ithaca in July~34 mi · highs 83°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in July~97 mi · highs 78°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in July~107 mi · highs 80°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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.
Keuka Lake in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Keuka Lake?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 85 in May & June and August & September. Expect highs of 83°F (29°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends.
How hot is Keuka Lake in July?
Average highs are 83°F (29°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Keuka Lake in July?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Keuka Lake in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Keuka Lake
Routes in season in July
- Finger Lakes Wine Trail May – Oct
Planning Keuka Lake in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.