Prince Rupert Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Prince Rupert

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
13.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
109 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Prince Rupert July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Prince Rupert, with average highs near 15.8°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 13.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Prince Rupert July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Prince Rupert. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Prince Rupert was 1990 — when the month averaged 15.4°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 12.1°C. Typical July days reach 15.8°C with nights near 11.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.5°C→14.2°C+0.7°C
Max Temp15.8°C→16.1°C+0.3°C
Min Temp11.2°C→12.3°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.0°C8 yr (18%)
13.0°C–14.0°C18 yr (40%)
14.0°C–15.0°C16 yr (36%)
15.0°C–16.0°C3 yr (7%)

Prince Rupert July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Prince Rupert, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2005 with 241 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 28 mm.

Prince Rupert July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Prince Rupert during July averages 85%. The most humid Julys were 2000 and 2001 at 89%, and the least humid was 1990 at 78%.

Prince Rupert July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Prince Rupert. The sunniest July was 2018 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.9.

Prince Rupert July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Prince Rupert during July is 2.4 m/s. The windiest July was 2008 at 3 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 1.6 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Prince Rupert

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How July Ranks in Prince Rupert

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Prince Rupert Weather by Month

Prince Rupert July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.3°C13.8°C13.6°C13.9°C14.1°C+0.8°C
Avg High15.6°C16.0°C15.5°C15.9°C15.9°C+0.3°C
Avg Low11.1°C11.6°C11.6°C11.9°C12.2°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain100 mm91 mm125 mm117 mm114 mm+13 mm

Extreme July Records in Prince Rupert

🔥Warmest July25.9°C2009
🧊Coldest July7.6°C1988
🌧️Wettest July241 mm2005
🏜️Driest July28 mm1990
🌬️Windiest July3 m/s2008

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Prince Rupert have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 7.6°C (1988) to a record high of 25.9°C (2009).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 109 mm, with a wettest year of 241 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Prince Rupert?

One of the best times to visit Prince Rupert

July is one of the best times to visit Prince Rupert. Expect days averaging 15.8°C and nights around 11.6°C (mean 13.7°C) — warmer than Prince Rupert's yearly average — with higher rainfall (109 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Prince Rupert's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Prince Rupert Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Prince Rupert, with average highs near 15.8°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 13.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 109 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 109 mm of rainfall in Prince Rupert, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 241 mm (2005), and the driest just 28 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.8°C to 16.1°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 12.3°C over the same span.
July Weather in Prince Rupert, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202515.6°C13.7°C11.8°C19.3°C9.4°C110 mm87%2.5 m/s5.2
202416.1°C14.3°C12.4°C20.3°C10.2°C70 mm86%2.1 m/s4.9
202316.9°C14.7°C12.6°C22.7°C9.9°C84 mm85%1.9 m/s5
202216.2°C14.2°C12.3°C21.6°C10.6°C133 mm88%2.8 m/s4.5
202115.8°C14.0°C12.2°C20.9°C10.6°C84 mm86%2 m/s4.7
202015.0°C13.4°C11.7°C22.3°C10.6°C201 mm87%2.5 m/s4
201916.6°C14.8°C13.0°C22.9°C11.7°C122 mm84%2.1 m/s4.5
201817.4°C15.1°C12.7°C23.5°C9.6°C46 mm84%2.1 m/s5.6
201714.9°C13.0°C11.2°C17.9°C9.6°C152 mm84%2.6 m/s4.2
201616.2°C14.4°C12.7°C20.2°C10.5°C104 mm87%2.6 m/s4.2
201516.7°C14.8°C12.8°C23.4°C11.1°C163 mm85%2.6 m/s4.7
201416.3°C14.2°C12.0°C20.6°C10.8°C124 mm85%2.8 m/s4.8
201316.4°C14.3°C12.2°C23.9°C9.9°C86 mm84%2.2 m/s5
201215.1°C13.1°C11.1°C18.9°C8.6°C117 mm85%2.6 m/s4.7
201114.1°C12.5°C10.9°C20.1°C9.1°C180 mm87%2.8 m/s4
201014.9°C12.8°C10.7°C22.3°C8.8°C81 mm86%2.8 m/s5.2
200917.4°C14.8°C12.2°C25.9°C8.9°C67 mm86%2 m/s4.9
200813.9°C12.2°C10.4°C19.1°C8.0°C171 mm86%3 m/s3.9
200716.4°C14.3°C12.1°C23.3°C10.2°C105 mm85%2.3 m/s4.2
200615.7°C13.7°C11.8°C20.4°C10.0°C96 mm84%2.5 m/s5.1
2005 🌧️15.1°C13.4°C11.7°C17.4°C10.3°C241 mm87%2.8 m/s4.3
200417.1°C15.0°C12.9°C21.0°C10.6°C115 mm86%2.1 m/s5
200316.0°C14.0°C12.0°C20.1°C10.3°C80 mm85%2 m/s4.8
200214.9°C13.0°C11.1°C19.9°C8.1°C97 mm85%2.2 m/s4.6
200113.8°C12.2°C10.6°C17.9°C9.4°C139 mm89%2.7 m/s4
200014.8°C13.2°C11.5°C17.1°C9.7°C142 mm89%2.5 m/s4.5
199915.3°C13.0°C10.7°C21.1°C8.7°C94 mm85%2.5 m/s4.6
199816.4°C14.1°C11.9°C20.7°C10.3°C100 mm85%2.4 m/s5
199715.8°C13.9°C12.0°C21.9°C11.0°C138 mm86%2.2 m/s4.6
199615.1°C12.9°C10.6°C19.6°C8.6°C87 mm86%2.3 m/s4.7
199515.8°C13.7°C11.6°C20.6°C9.9°C121 mm87%2.2 m/s4.7
199416.5°C14.1°C11.7°C21.0°C9.1°C78 mm85%2.5 m/s4.6
199316.3°C13.9°C11.5°C20.1°C10.0°C84 mm83%2.2 m/s4.5
199216.0°C13.8°C11.7°C20.7°C9.5°C82 mm86%2.4 m/s4.7
199115.1°C13.1°C11.1°C21.6°C9.0°C100 mm85%2.4 m/s4.5
1990 🔥18.1°C15.4°C12.7°C25.7°C10.1°C28 mm78%1.9 m/s5.4
198916.6°C14.3°C12.1°C22.5°C10.8°C87 mm83%1.6 m/s5.1
1988 ❄️14.0°C12.1°C10.2°C21.7°C7.6°C188 mm85%2.4 m/s4.1
198716.0°C13.6°C11.1°C20.5°C9.3°C69 mm83%2 m/s5.1
198614.7°C12.6°C10.6°C18.6°C7.9°C92 mm86%2.3 m/s4.4
198517.0°C14.2°C11.4°C23.8°C9.5°C34 mm80%2 m/s5.3
198414.6°C12.6°C10.6°C19.2°C7.8°C172 mm84%2.2 m/s4.1
198315.7°C13.5°C11.4°C20.1°C9.3°C133 mm82%2.5 m/s—
198215.7°C13.4°C11.1°C24.9°C9.1°C81 mm83%2.4 m/s—
198116.0°C13.8°C11.5°C20.6°C8.5°C46 mm84%2.4 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Prince Rupert July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Prince Rupert in July?▼

The average high in July is around 15.8°C with lows near 11.6°C (mean 13.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Prince Rupert in July?▼

July averages 109 mm of rainfall in Prince Rupert, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 241 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest July on record in Prince Rupert?▼

The hottest July reached 25.9°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 7.6°C in 1988.

Has July in Prince Rupert gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.8°C to 16.1°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 12.3°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Prince Rupert?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Prince Rupert and one of the drier months, so plan for around 15.8°C daytime highs and 11.6°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Prince Rupert?▼

Not quite — July is the 11th coolest month in Prince Rupert, averaging 13.7°C.

What should I pack for Prince Rupert in July?▼

For July in Prince Rupert, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 15.8°C and lows of 11.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Prince Rupert humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Prince Rupert in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.4 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 3 m/s (2008).

Which July had the most rainfall in Prince Rupert?▼

The wettest July on record was 2005 with 241 mm. On average, July sees 109 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Prince Rupert behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.