Westport Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Westport

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
8.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.5°C
Avg Temp
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5.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
155 mm
Avg Humidity
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91%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-4.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Westport July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Westport, with average highs near 8.1°C and lows around 2.5°C (mean 5.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 155 mm of rainfall and 91% relative humidity across the period.

Westport July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Westport. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Westport was 1998 — when the month averaged 6.9°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 3°C. Typical July days reach 8.1°C with nights near 2.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.3°C→6.1°C+0.8°C
Max Temp8.0°C→8.8°C+0.8°C
Min Temp2.5°C→3.6°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–4.0°C1 yr (2%)
4.0°C–5.0°C17 yr (38%)
5.0°C–6.0°C15 yr (33%)
6.0°C–7.0°C12 yr (27%)

Westport July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Westport, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1995 with 302 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 29 mm.

Westport July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Westport during July averages 91%. The most humid July was 2018 at 96%, and the least humid was 2001 at 86%.

Westport July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 1.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Westport. The sunniest Julys were 2000 and 2001 at 1.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 1.3.

Westport July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Westport during July is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2016, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2021, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Westport

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How July Ranks in Westport

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Westport Weather by Month

Westport July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.1°C4.9°C5.2°C5.6°C6.1°C+1°C
Avg High7.9°C7.7°C8.0°C8.3°C8.7°C+0.8°C
Avg Low2.3°C2.1°C2.3°C2.9°C3.5°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain160 mm174 mm111 mm161 mm181 mm+21 mm

Extreme July Records in Westport

🔥Warmest July13.5°C1998
🧊Coldest July-3.4°C2007
🌧️Wettest July302 mm1995
🏜️Driest July29 mm2001
🌬️Windiest July0.5 m/s1982

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Westport have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of -3.4°C (2007) to a record high of 13.5°C (1998).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 155 mm, with a wettest year of 302 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Westport?

A quieter season to visit Westport

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of February and January tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Westport. That said, July — with days averaging 8.1°C and nights around 2.5°C (mean 5.3°C) and higher rainfall (155 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Westport'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 →

Westport Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Westport, with average highs near 8.1°C and lows around 2.5°C (mean 5.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 155 mm of rainfall and 91% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 155 mm of rainfall in Westport, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 302 mm (1995), and the driest just 29 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 91% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.6 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 8°C to 8.8°C and overnight lows from 2.5°C to 3.6°C over the same span.
July Weather in Westport, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.3°C6.7°C4.0°C12.4°C-0.6°C229 mm92%0.5 m/s1.7
20249.0°C6.1°C3.2°C11.2°C-2.0°C141 mm92%0.4 m/s1.7
20238.5°C6.0°C3.6°C11.4°C-0.8°C155 mm93%0.5 m/s1.7
20228.2°C5.9°C3.7°C11.5°C-0.9°C274 mm94%0.4 m/s1.5
20218.8°C6.0°C3.3°C13.3°C-1.5°C158 mm93%0.4 m/s1.5
20208.5°C5.8°C3.1°C11.4°C-2.1°C128 mm93%0.4 m/s1.6
20199.2°C6.8°C4.4°C12.8°C-0.7°C246 mm95%0.4 m/s1.6
20188.4°C6.3°C4.2°C12.1°C0.3°C202 mm96%0.4 m/s1.5
20177.7°C4.9°C2.0°C11.4°C-3.4°C180 mm92%0.4 m/s1.7
20168.3°C5.7°C3.2°C12.3°C-1.3°C196 mm91%0.5 m/s1.6
20157.5°C4.6°C1.6°C12.1°C-3.2°C163 mm93%0.5 m/s1.7
20148.2°C5.1°C2.1°C11.7°C-2.2°C115 mm90%0.5 m/s1.7
20138.7°C6.5°C4.3°C11.9°C-2.4°C148 mm93%0.4 m/s1.7
20129.2°C6.2°C3.3°C12.5°C-2.1°C135 mm90%0.4 m/s1.7
20117.4°C4.7°C2.0°C11.1°C-2.6°C135 mm91%0.5 m/s1.5
20108.1°C5.0°C1.8°C11.2°C-2.8°C94 mm91%0.4 m/s1.8
20097.2°C4.6°C2.0°C10.8°C-2.9°C195 mm93%0.4 m/s1.6
20088.0°C5.3°C2.5°C11.1°C-3.2°C196 mm91%0.5 m/s1.6
20077.9°C5.1°C2.3°C11.3°C-3.4°C92 mm90%0.4 m/s1.7
20067.8°C5.3°C2.9°C11.5°C-2.0°C109 mm91%0.4 m/s1.6
20058.6°C6.2°C3.9°C12.9°C-0.5°C154 mm95%0.4 m/s1.4
20047.7°C4.4°C1.1°C10.3°C-3.2°C117 mm90%0.4 m/s1.8
20037.4°C4.5°C1.5°C12.2°C-2.4°C83 mm90%0.5 m/s1.8
20028.2°C5.3°C2.4°C10.9°C-1.8°C59 mm89%0.4 m/s1.7
20017.6°C4.2°C0.7°C10.6°C-2.7°C29 mm86%0.5 m/s1.9
20009.8°C6.7°C3.5°C12.2°C-1.1°C78 mm90%0.4 m/s1.9
19998.4°C5.3°C2.3°C11.6°C-2.7°C125 mm92%0.4 m/s1.6
1998 🔥9.9°C6.9°C4.0°C13.5°C-0.6°C190 mm91%0.4 m/s1.7
19977.5°C4.7°C1.8°C10.4°C-3.1°C55 mm91%0.4 m/s1.6
19967.3°C4.2°C1.1°C10.3°C-3.1°C130 mm90%0.4 m/s1.7
1995 ❄️ 🌧️5.1°C3.0°C0.8°C8.3°C-2.4°C302 mm94%0.4 m/s1.6
19947.1°C4.5°C1.9°C10.9°C-2.8°C194 mm92%0.5 m/s1.6
19938.7°C5.6°C2.5°C12.0°C-2.4°C99 mm91%0.5 m/s1.6
19927.2°C4.9°C2.5°C10.6°C-2.2°C255 mm93%0.4 m/s1.6
19917.2°C4.3°C1.5°C9.8°C-1.9°C168 mm91%0.4 m/s1.6
19908.4°C5.5°C2.7°C11.0°C-2.2°C225 mm92%0.4 m/s1.6
19897.8°C4.6°C1.5°C10.6°C-2.6°C117 mm86%0.5 m/s1.8
19888.3°C5.8°C3.3°C11.9°C-2.1°C266 mm92%0.5 m/s1.6
19877.9°C4.9°C1.9°C11.3°C-1.8°C101 mm91%0.4 m/s1.6
19866.9°C4.1°C1.3°C10.4°C-2.2°C150 mm90%0.5 m/s1.7
19858.4°C5.9°C3.3°C11.7°C-0.7°C161 mm92%0.4 m/s1.6
19848.5°C6.1°C3.7°C11.2°C-1.4°C183 mm92%0.4 m/s1.3
19837.8°C4.7°C1.6°C11.6°C-2.7°C176 mm90%0.5 m/s—
19827.8°C4.6°C1.3°C11.4°C-2.9°C106 mm90%0.5 m/s—
19817.6°C5.0°C2.4°C11.7°C-2.8°C179 mm92%0.4 m/s—

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

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Westport July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Westport in July?▼

The average high in July is around 8.1°C with lows near 2.5°C (mean 5.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Westport in July?▼

July averages 155 mm of rainfall in Westport, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 302 mm in 1995.

What was the hottest July on record in Westport?▼

The hottest July reached 13.5°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -3.4°C in 2007.

Has July in Westport 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 8°C to 8.8°C and overnight lows from 2.5°C to 3.6°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Westport?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Westport and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 8.1°C daytime highs and 2.5°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Westport?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Westport, averaging 5.3°C.

What should I pack for Westport in July?▼

For July in Westport, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.1°C and lows of 2.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Westport humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 91% — quite humid.

How windy is Westport in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 0.4 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1982).

Which July had the most rainfall in Westport?▼

The wettest July on record was 1995 with 302 mm. On average, July sees 155 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 Westport 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.