Workington Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Workington

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.1°C
Avg Temp
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15.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
90 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Workington July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Workington, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 15.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 90 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Workington July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Workington. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Workington was 2006 — when the month averaged 16.9°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 13.4°C. Typical July days reach 17°C with nights near 13.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.0°C→15.8°C+0.8°C
Max Temp17.1°C→17.7°C+0.6°C
Min Temp12.8°C→13.9°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

13.0°C–14.0°C4 yr (9%)
14.0°C–15.0°C18 yr (40%)
15.0°C–16.0°C14 yr (31%)
16.0°C–17.0°C9 yr (20%)

Workington July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Workington, averaging 90 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2023 with 178 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 25 mm.

Workington July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Workington during July averages 84%. The most humid July was 2002 at 87%, and the least humid was 1989 at 79%.

Workington July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Workington. The sunniest July was 2006 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2012 at 4.

Workington July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Workington during July is 4.3 m/s. The windiest July was 1988 at 5.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.7 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Workington

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Workington

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Workington Weather by Month

Workington July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.7°C14.9°C14.9°C15.2°C15.5°C+0.8°C
Avg High16.8°C16.9°C16.8°C17.1°C17.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Low12.7°C12.8°C13.1°C13.3°C13.6°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain77 mm77 mm90 mm108 mm101 mm+25 mm

Extreme July Records in Workington

🔥Warmest July26.0°C2022
🧊Coldest July9.0°C1993
🌧️Wettest July178 mm2023
🏜️Driest July25 mm1984
🌬️Windiest July5.8 m/s1988

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Workington 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 9°C (1993) to a record high of 26°C (2022).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 90 mm, with a wettest year of 178 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Workington?

One of the best times to visit Workington

July is one of the best times to visit Workington. Expect days averaging 17°C and nights around 13.1°C (mean 15.1°C) — warmer than Workington's yearly average — with higher rainfall (90 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Workington'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 →

Workington Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Workington, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 15.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 90 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 90 mm of rainfall in Workington, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 178 mm (2023), and the driest just 25 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 4.3 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.1°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 12.8°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
July Weather in Workington, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.3°C16.4°C14.5°C23.9°C11.4°C87 mm84%4.1 m/s4.7
202416.7°C14.8°C13.0°C19.8°C10.8°C81 mm84%3.7 m/s4.3
2023 🌧️16.8°C15.2°C13.5°C20.1°C11.3°C178 mm84%5.5 m/s4.3
202218.0°C15.9°C13.8°C26.0°C12.2°C56 mm83%4.2 m/s5
202118.9°C16.7°C14.5°C24.2°C12.0°C53 mm83%2.7 m/s5.2
202015.7°C14.0°C12.4°C21.2°C10.8°C153 mm85%5 m/s4.1
201917.8°C16.0°C14.1°C23.0°C10.6°C127 mm86%4.2 m/s4.6
201818.9°C16.7°C14.5°C22.3°C13.0°C63 mm81%3.3 m/s5.2
201716.5°C14.6°C12.8°C20.8°C10.6°C131 mm84%4.5 m/s4.7
201616.4°C14.7°C13.0°C23.2°C10.7°C116 mm86%4.7 m/s4.3
201515.8°C14.0°C12.2°C21.8°C10.2°C126 mm84%5.1 m/s4.4
201418.2°C16.0°C13.9°C23.8°C12.0°C70 mm82%3.7 m/s5.3
201318.8°C16.6°C14.3°C24.9°C10.7°C81 mm84%3.2 m/s5.6
201215.5°C14.0°C12.5°C19.1°C10.0°C130 mm86%4 m/s4
201116.5°C14.5°C12.5°C19.1°C9.9°C83 mm81%3.5 m/s5.2
201016.6°C15.0°C13.4°C18.8°C11.6°C149 mm86%5.1 m/s4.1
200916.8°C15.2°C13.6°C21.9°C11.7°C142 mm84%5 m/s4.7
200816.9°C15.0°C13.2°C21.6°C10.4°C118 mm86%4.9 m/s4.4
200715.9°C14.3°C12.7°C17.9°C10.9°C124 mm86%4.7 m/s4.6
2006 🔥19.3°C16.9°C14.5°C24.0°C11.4°C44 mm83%3.6 m/s5.8
200517.1°C15.1°C13.1°C24.3°C10.6°C56 mm84%4.1 m/s4.7
200415.9°C14.1°C12.3°C19.2°C10.3°C77 mm85%4.2 m/s4.7
200317.4°C15.6°C13.8°C22.7°C12.1°C88 mm86%4.7 m/s4.3
200215.5°C13.8°C12.2°C19.0°C9.9°C103 mm87%4 m/s4.1
200116.7°C14.7°C12.8°C22.0°C10.7°C83 mm85%4.2 m/s4.6
200016.8°C14.6°C12.3°C22.0°C9.0°C65 mm82%3.6 m/s4.8
199918.1°C15.6°C13.2°C23.4°C11.2°C61 mm83%4.3 m/s5.2
199815.8°C14.1°C12.4°C17.4°C10.6°C114 mm85%5.3 m/s4.4
199717.4°C15.3°C13.1°C21.5°C9.5°C95 mm83%3.7 m/s4.8
199616.3°C14.3°C12.3°C20.7°C10.3°C65 mm83%4.2 m/s4.9
199517.9°C15.9°C13.8°C23.5°C11.6°C78 mm84%4.4 m/s5
199416.8°C14.8°C12.8°C20.6°C10.9°C76 mm84%3.5 m/s5.3
1993 ❄️15.0°C13.4°C11.8°C17.4°C9.0°C81 mm86%5.3 m/s4.4
199216.4°C14.5°C12.7°C20.4°C10.0°C77 mm83%4.9 m/s4.6
199117.9°C15.7°C13.4°C22.2°C11.6°C64 mm84%4.7 m/s4.7
199017.5°C15.1°C12.7°C21.0°C9.5°C63 mm80%4.9 m/s5.2
198918.8°C16.2°C13.7°C23.4°C10.9°C32 mm79%3.9 m/s5.4
198815.0°C13.5°C12.0°C16.8°C10.5°C155 mm84%5.8 m/s4.3
198716.5°C14.4°C12.3°C19.0°C9.8°C114 mm84%4.5 m/s4.4
198615.4°C13.6°C11.8°C19.1°C9.8°C73 mm84%4.6 m/s4.2
198515.9°C14.0°C12.2°C21.0°C10.2°C124 mm86%4.6 m/s4.2
198417.5°C15.3°C13.0°C20.7°C9.6°C25 mm81%3.6 m/s5.3
198318.9°C16.5°C14.1°C23.9°C10.1°C34 mm83%2.8 m/s—
198217.6°C15.1°C12.7°C20.7°C10.9°C42 mm83%3.5 m/s—
198115.8°C14.0°C12.1°C18.4°C10.5°C91 mm85%4.9 m/s—

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

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Workington July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Workington in July?▼

The average high in July is around 17°C with lows near 13.1°C (mean 15.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Workington in July?▼

July averages 90 mm of rainfall in Workington, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 178 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest July on record in Workington?▼

The hottest July reached 26°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to 9°C in 1993.

Has July in Workington 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 17.1°C to 17.7°C and overnight lows from 12.8°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Workington?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Workington and one of the drier months, so plan for around 17°C daytime highs and 13.1°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Workington?▼

Not quite — July is the 11th coolest month in Workington, averaging 15.1°C.

What should I pack for Workington in July?▼

For July in Workington, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17°C and lows of 13.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Workington humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Workington in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 4.3 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 5.8 m/s (1988).

Which July had the most rainfall in Workington?▼

The wettest July on record was 2023 with 178 mm. On average, July sees 90 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 Workington 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.