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Louisville in July
Louisville edges warmer than June, with highs of 86°F (30°C), lows of 68°F (20°C) and about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 66/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 68°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (117 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What July feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 86°F (30°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 68°F (20°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (117 mm).
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in June to 66/100.
- July sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 86°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Louisville in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Jack Fry's
Highlands bistro since 1933 with live jazz and Southern classics.
Why now A break from 86°F afternoons.
Garage Bar
NuLu pizza and oyster spot in a converted service station.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Whiskey Row artisanal distillery with tours and tastings.
Angel's Envy Distillery
Downtown distillery in a restored factory; tours end with a tasting.
Muhammad Ali Center
Museum on Ali's life, boxing career and activism.
Nearby in July
- Bardstown in July~35 mi · highs 86°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in July~70 mi · highs 85°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in July~89 mi · highs 87°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Indianapolis in July~107 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Louisville & Waterfront and The Highlands & Cherokee Park.
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.
Louisville in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Louisville?
It's middling, scoring 66/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 86. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain. July is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends.
How hot is Louisville in July?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 68°F (20°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Louisville in July?
Some: about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.0 in (1271 mm).
What should I pack for Louisville in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 86°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain).
More on Louisville
Routes in season in July
- Kentucky Bourbon Country Apr – Oct
Planning Louisville in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.