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Washington in July

A shoulder month — score 62 of 100

Typical July days in Washington reach about 90°F with nights near 72°F.

What to pack for Washington in July

• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical July.
• Pace the midday hours — about 15 days in a typical July reach 90°F.

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July vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Washington

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.