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Mount Washington in July
Mount Washington's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 84°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (91 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 and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (77 → 75/100).
- Our Pittsburgh 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 clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 62°F
- 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 Mount Washington in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Grandview Avenue overlooks
Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.
Why now July scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Strip District
Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.
Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 3.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Monongahela Incline
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Cleveland in July~115 mi · highs 79°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- German Village in July~161 mi · highs 85°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Shenandoah in July~164 mi · highs 82°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in July~190 mi · highs 88°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown & the Cultural District.
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.
Mount Washington in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Mount Washington?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 87 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
How hot is Mount Washington in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mount Washington in July?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mount Washington in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 62°F), 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).
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Planning Mount Washington in July?
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