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Savannah in July
Savannah's warmest month brings highs averaging 91°F (33°C), lows of 75°F (24°C) and about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 56/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by heat.
- Avg high
- 91°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (131 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 91°F (33°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Even at night it stays warm, around 75°F (24°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.2 in (131 mm) across the month.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are February – April and October & November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (58 → 56/100).
- Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 91°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Savannah in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Leopold's Ice Cream
Ice cream parlor in business since 1919, making Tutti Frutti in-house.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.2 in of rain.
The Olde Pink House
Southern dinner in a 1771 mansion; Planters Tavern downstairs has a piano bar.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Regency house museum with one of the South's best-preserved urban slave quarters.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.2 in of rain.
Service Brewing Co.
Veteran-owned brewery west of downtown with a dog-friendly taproom and rotating small-batch beers.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter July days.
Mercer Williams House Museum
Italianate mansion on Monterey Square made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in July.
Nearby in July
- Beaufort in July~35 mi · highs 88°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Charleston in July~83 mi · highs 90°F, 5.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Amelia Island in July~100 mi · highs 84°F, 5.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Jacksonville Beach in July~125 mi · highs 84°F, 5.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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.
Savannah in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Savannah?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 56/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are February – April and October & November. Expect highs of 91°F (33°C) and 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Savannah in July?
Average highs are 91°F (33°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in July?
Yes: about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1151 mm).
What should I pack for Savannah in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 91°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Savannah in July?
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