Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Omaha in July
Omaha's warmest month brings highs averaging 88°F (31°C), lows of 67°F (19°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 73/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 88°F (31°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights cool to an average low of 67°F (19°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (81 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort holds steady from June (75 → 73/100).
- July sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes88°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Omaha in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Lauritzen Gardens
100-acre botanical garden near the zoo with a Victorian-style conservatory.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Indoor desert dome, rainforest and aquarium; easily a half day.
Why now July scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gene Leahy Mall
Rebuilt downtown park on the RiverFront, with a slide hill and lagoon.
Why now Highs near 88°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Upstream Brewing Company
Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
The Durham Museum
History museum inside Omaha's Art Deco Union Station, with a working soda fountain.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Nearby in July
- Des Moines in July~122 mi · highs 87°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lawrence in July~162 mi · highs 90°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Kansas City in July~165 mi · highs 89°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Decorah in July~255 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown Omaha & the Old Market and Midtown Omaha.
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.
Omaha in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Omaha?
It's middling, scoring 73/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 90. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. July is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
How hot is Omaha in July?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Omaha in July?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (814 mm).
What should I pack for Omaha in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (88°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Kansas City to Omaha Apr – Oct
Planning Omaha in July?
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