Bangor Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Bangor

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.0°C
Avg Temp
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14.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
80 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+4.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Bangor July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Bangor, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 12°C (mean 14.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Bangor July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Bangor. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Bangor was 2021 — when the month averaged 16°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 13°C. Typical July days reach 16.7°C with nights near 12°C. The long-term July temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.4°C→15.0°C+0.6°C
Max Temp16.9°C→17.4°C+0.5°C
Min Temp11.9°C→12.6°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–13.8°C11 yr (24%)
13.8°C–14.5°C15 yr (33%)
14.5°C–15.3°C10 yr (22%)
15.3°C–16.0°C9 yr (20%)

Bangor July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Bangor, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2020 with 139 mm, while the driest was 1983 at 22 mm.

Bangor July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bangor during July averages 86%. The most humid July was 2003 at 88%, and the least humid was 1989 at 84%.

Bangor July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bangor. The sunniest July was 2013 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1986 at 3.6.

Bangor July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bangor during July is 3.7 m/s. The windiest July was 1988 at 4.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.4 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Bangor

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

How July Ranks in Bangor

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bangor Weather by Month

Bangor July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.2°C14.3°C14.3°C14.5°C14.8°C+0.6°C
Avg High16.6°C16.6°C16.5°C16.9°C17.2°C+0.6°C
Avg Low11.8°C12.0°C12.0°C12.1°C12.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain67 mm76 mm78 mm92 mm87 mm+19 mm

Extreme July Records in Bangor

🔥Warmest July24.3°C1983
🧊Coldest July7.4°C1993
🌧️Wettest July139 mm2020
🏜️Driest July22 mm1983
🌬️Windiest July4.8 m/s1988

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Bangor have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 7.4°C (1993) to a record high of 24.3°C (1983).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm, with a wettest year of 139 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Bangor?

One of the best times to visit Bangor

July is one of the best times to visit Bangor. Expect days averaging 16.7°C and nights around 12°C (mean 14.4°C) — warmer than Bangor's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (80 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bangor'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 →

Bangor Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Bangor, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 12°C (mean 14.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 80 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 80 mm of rainfall in Bangor, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 139 mm (2020), and the driest just 22 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 11.9°C to 12.6°C over the same span.
July Weather in Bangor, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.1°C15.7°C13.3°C21.5°C10.0°C80 mm86%3.5 m/s4.9
202416.3°C14.1°C11.8°C18.9°C9.1°C86 mm86%3.4 m/s4.6
202316.4°C14.3°C12.2°C18.9°C10.2°C139 mm87%4.4 m/s4.4
202217.6°C15.0°C12.4°C20.8°C10.8°C38 mm86%3.5 m/s4.9
2021 🔥18.7°C16.0°C13.3°C24.1°C11.6°C37 mm86%2.4 m/s5.4
2020 🌧️15.8°C13.6°C11.5°C18.3°C9.6°C139 mm86%3.9 m/s4.2
201917.2°C15.0°C12.8°C20.6°C9.5°C96 mm88%3.7 m/s4.7
201818.1°C15.5°C12.8°C21.1°C11.1°C65 mm85%2.9 m/s5.2
201716.7°C14.1°C11.5°C20.1°C8.8°C120 mm86%3.6 m/s4.9
201616.5°C14.2°C11.8°C21.2°C8.6°C112 mm87%3.6 m/s4.4
201515.4°C13.2°C11.0°C19.3°C8.8°C110 mm86%4.3 m/s4.6
201417.7°C15.3°C12.8°C21.5°C10.1°C58 mm85%3.1 m/s5.1
201318.6°C15.9°C13.2°C23.3°C9.9°C44 mm85%2.7 m/s5.7
201215.5°C13.4°C11.2°C18.4°C8.6°C111 mm87%3.7 m/s4.5
201116.2°C13.8°C11.5°C18.8°C9.1°C71 mm84%3.6 m/s5.4
201016.7°C14.5°C12.3°C19.7°C10.2°C132 mm87%4 m/s4.3
200916.4°C14.3°C12.2°C21.1°C9.6°C110 mm87%4.3 m/s5
200816.3°C14.2°C12.1°C19.7°C9.2°C113 mm88%4.3 m/s4.4
200716.0°C13.9°C11.8°C17.8°C9.2°C97 mm86%3.6 m/s5
200618.5°C15.9°C13.3°C22.9°C10.1°C56 mm86%3.1 m/s5.4
200516.8°C14.5°C12.3°C22.2°C10.0°C60 mm87%3.4 m/s4.8
200415.7°C13.5°C11.3°C19.1°C9.4°C57 mm86%3.6 m/s4.8
200317.1°C15.0°C12.8°C22.0°C10.6°C73 mm88%3.9 m/s4.7
200215.6°C13.4°C11.2°C18.4°C9.2°C105 mm87%3.5 m/s4.3
200116.3°C14.0°C11.8°C19.6°C8.6°C71 mm87%3.7 m/s5
200016.3°C14.0°C11.6°C18.9°C8.9°C42 mm86%3.2 m/s5.3
199917.5°C15.0°C12.5°C21.9°C10.6°C61 mm86%3.5 m/s5.3
199815.8°C13.7°C11.6°C17.0°C9.7°C105 mm87%4.7 m/s4.7
199716.9°C14.5°C12.1°C20.3°C9.2°C99 mm87%3.4 m/s4.9
199616.1°C13.9°C11.6°C20.2°C8.9°C82 mm85%3.7 m/s4.8
199517.6°C15.3°C13.0°C21.6°C9.9°C84 mm87%3.8 m/s4.9
199416.3°C14.1°C11.9°C18.1°C9.9°C68 mm87%3.2 m/s4.8
1993 ❄️15.2°C13.0°C10.8°C18.4°C7.4°C74 mm86%4.4 m/s4.3
199216.4°C14.0°C11.7°C18.6°C9.8°C78 mm85%4.1 m/s4.4
199117.3°C14.9°C12.6°C20.6°C10.2°C47 mm87%3.9 m/s4.7
199016.9°C14.5°C12.0°C19.4°C7.8°C63 mm84%4.3 m/s5.1
198918.2°C15.5°C12.7°C22.0°C10.3°C34 mm84%3.3 m/s5.3
198815.2°C13.1°C11.0°C18.7°C9.4°C127 mm85%4.8 m/s4.2
198716.3°C14.0°C11.7°C19.3°C8.7°C80 mm87%3.9 m/s4
198615.5°C13.3°C11.1°C20.4°C8.1°C70 mm87%3.7 m/s3.6
198516.0°C13.6°C11.1°C19.1°C8.1°C111 mm87%3.8 m/s4
198417.1°C14.5°C11.9°C19.4°C7.9°C46 mm84%3.5 m/s5.1
198318.6°C15.8°C13.1°C24.3°C9.9°C22 mm84%2.5 m/s—
198216.8°C14.3°C11.9°C19.8°C9.9°C34 mm84%2.9 m/s—
198115.9°C13.6°C11.4°C19.1°C9.2°C79 mm86%4.3 m/s—

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

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Bangor July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bangor in July?▼

The average high in July is around 16.7°C with lows near 12°C (mean 14.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bangor in July?▼

July averages 80 mm of rainfall in Bangor, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 139 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest July on record in Bangor?▼

The hottest July reached 24.3°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 7.4°C in 1993.

Has July in Bangor 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.9°C to 17.4°C and overnight lows from 11.9°C to 12.6°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Bangor?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Bangor and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.7°C daytime highs and 12°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Bangor?▼

Not quite — July is the 11th coolest month in Bangor, averaging 14.4°C.

What should I pack for Bangor in July?▼

For July in Bangor, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 16.7°C and lows of 12°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bangor humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Bangor in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3.7 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 4.8 m/s (1988).

Which July had the most rainfall in Bangor?▼

The wettest July on record was 2020 with 139 mm. On average, July sees 80 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 Bangor 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.