Oceanside Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Oceanside

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
4 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Oceanside July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Oceanside, with average highs near 23.4°C and lows around 17.9°C (mean 20.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 4 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Oceanside July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Oceanside. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Oceanside was 2006 — when the month averaged 23.8°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 18.1°C. Typical July days reach 23.4°C with nights near 17.9°C. The long-term July temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.8°C→20.6°C-1.2°C
Max Temp25.0°C→23.2°C-1.8°C
Min Temp18.7°C→17.9°C-0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.2°C/decade ↘
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C6 yr (13%)
19.5°C–21.0°C22 yr (49%)
21.0°C–22.5°C14 yr (31%)
22.5°C–24.0°C3 yr (7%)

Oceanside July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Oceanside, averaging 4 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1984 with 18 mm, while the driest was 2020 at 0 mm.

Oceanside July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oceanside during July averages 75%. The most humid July was 1991 at 80%, and the least humid was 1981 at 63%.

Oceanside July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 7.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oceanside. The sunniest July was 2016 at 8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 6.1.

Oceanside July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oceanside during July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest Julys were 1999, 2000 and 2020, among others at 2.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2019 and 2023 at 1.8 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Oceanside

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Oceanside

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

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

Explore Oceanside Weather by Month

Oceanside July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.2°C20.3°C20.7°C20.5°C20.6°C-0.6°C
Avg High24.3°C23.0°C23.4°C23.2°C23.2°C-1.1°C
Avg Low18.2°C17.7°C18.1°C17.9°C17.9°C-0.3°C
Avg Rain5 mm4 mm3 mm5 mm2 mm-2 mm

Extreme July Records in Oceanside

🔥Warmest July33.0°C2006
🧊Coldest July13.4°C2010
🌧️Wettest July18 mm1984
🏜️Driest July0 mm2020
🌬️Windiest July2.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Oceanside have fallen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 13.4°C (2010) to a record high of 33°C (2006).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 4 mm, with a wettest year of 18 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Oceanside?

One of the best times to visit Oceanside

July is one of the best times to visit Oceanside. Expect days averaging 23.4°C and nights around 17.9°C (mean 20.7°C) — warmer than Oceanside's yearly average — with low rainfall (4 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Oceanside'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 →

Oceanside Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Oceanside, with average highs near 23.4°C and lows around 17.9°C (mean 20.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 4 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 4 mm of rainfall in Oceanside, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 18 mm (1984), and the driest just 0 mm (2020). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.3 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 fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 25°C to 23.2°C and overnight lows from 18.7°C to 17.9°C over the same span.
July Weather in Oceanside, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.8°C19.3°C16.8°C24.5°C15.1°C3 mm80%2.3 m/s7.7
202423.7°C21.0°C18.4°C27.7°C15.9°C1 mm76%2.3 m/s7.5
202323.6°C20.9°C18.1°C27.4°C14.4°C0 mm75%1.8 m/s7.4
202223.1°C20.5°C17.9°C27.2°C16.4°C2 mm75%2.2 m/s7.6
202123.8°C21.2°C18.5°C27.7°C16.1°C7 mm71%2.2 m/s7.4
202023.1°C20.5°C17.9°C27.3°C16.1°C0 mm76%2.4 m/s7.9
201922.7°C19.9°C17.1°C28.5°C14.8°C3 mm76%1.8 m/s7.6
201825.6°C22.6°C19.6°C32.2°C14.3°C2 mm72%2.2 m/s7.4
201724.3°C21.4°C18.5°C29.6°C14.6°C3 mm74%2 m/s7.4
201624.1°C21.3°C18.5°C29.8°C15.6°C7 mm72%2.1 m/s8
201523.5°C21.0°C18.5°C26.7°C16.2°C17 mm79%2.3 m/s7
201424.4°C21.8°C19.1°C27.7°C16.2°C3 mm74%2.3 m/s7.4
201322.8°C20.3°C17.8°C26.1°C14.5°C7 mm76%2.2 m/s6.5
201222.1°C19.3°C16.5°C27.3°C14.2°C6 mm73%2.1 m/s7.3
201122.2°C19.7°C17.1°C26.3°C15.4°C3 mm76%2.2 m/s7.6
2010 ❄️20.3°C18.1°C15.8°C27.1°C13.4°C2 mm80%2.2 m/s6.8
200923.9°C21.2°C18.4°C27.7°C14.9°C0 mm72%2.2 m/s7.9
200822.9°C20.2°C17.6°C25.8°C15.8°C1 mm76%1.9 m/s7.3
200723.2°C20.5°C17.8°C27.1°C16.1°C0 mm76%1.9 m/s7.4
2006 🔥26.7°C23.8°C21.0°C33.0°C18.3°C7 mm72%2.3 m/s7.3
200523.5°C20.7°C17.9°C27.6°C14.6°C6 mm80%2.1 m/s7.3
200423.3°C20.6°C18.0°C26.6°C15.8°C1 mm75%2.2 m/s7.6
200323.5°C20.9°C18.3°C26.6°C15.4°C5 mm78%2 m/s6.9
200222.3°C19.7°C17.2°C25.5°C14.8°C1 mm77%2.1 m/s7.3
200122.4°C19.9°C17.3°C27.0°C15.4°C3 mm77%2.2 m/s7.5
200022.6°C20.0°C17.5°C26.7°C15.6°C4 mm75%2.4 m/s7.6
199922.4°C19.9°C17.4°C27.5°C14.0°C9 mm76%2.4 m/s7.5
199822.9°C20.5°C18.2°C27.0°C14.7°C3 mm78%2 m/s7.3
199722.6°C20.0°C17.5°C26.0°C15.8°C2 mm76%2.2 m/s7.4
199623.9°C21.2°C18.5°C28.0°C16.7°C2 mm73%2.2 m/s7.5
199523.7°C20.7°C17.7°C30.7°C15.7°C2 mm76%2.3 m/s7.3
199422.6°C19.9°C17.3°C25.4°C15.7°C1 mm77%2.2 m/s6.8
199321.7°C19.4°C17.1°C25.6°C16.1°C0 mm79%2.2 m/s6.4
199224.2°C21.4°C18.6°C28.3°C15.5°C4 mm77%2.3 m/s6.5
199121.3°C18.7°C16.2°C26.0°C15.0°C10 mm80%2.3 m/s6.5
199024.6°C21.6°C18.6°C28.9°C16.2°C2 mm70%2.2 m/s7.6
198924.3°C21.2°C18.1°C27.7°C15.5°C1 mm71%2 m/s7.5
198824.5°C21.3°C18.1°C28.3°C15.7°C1 mm74%2.1 m/s6.1
198721.7°C18.8°C16.0°C26.9°C14.4°C2 mm75%2.4 m/s6.8
198623.4°C20.5°C17.5°C27.1°C15.6°C7 mm69%2.4 m/s7.3
198525.6°C22.4°C19.1°C29.7°C16.7°C8 mm67%2 m/s6.9
1984 🌧️26.5°C23.4°C20.4°C29.9°C17.9°C18 mm69%2.4 m/s6.6
198323.5°C20.6°C17.7°C28.1°C16.1°C0 mm72%2.1 m/s—
198223.6°C20.5°C17.5°C26.8°C15.0°C3 mm69%2.1 m/s—
198125.6°C22.3°C19.0°C28.8°C16.4°C1 mm63%2.4 m/s—

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

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Oceanside July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oceanside in July?▼

The average high in July is around 23.4°C with lows near 17.9°C (mean 20.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oceanside in July?▼

July averages 4 mm of rainfall in Oceanside, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 18 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest July on record in Oceanside?▼

The hottest July reached 33°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to 13.4°C in 2010.

Has July in Oceanside gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have fallen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 25°C to 23.2°C and overnight lows from 18.7°C to 17.9°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Oceanside?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Oceanside and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.4°C daytime highs and 17.9°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Oceanside?▼

Not quite — July is the 10th coolest month in Oceanside, averaging 20.7°C.

What should I pack for Oceanside in July?▼

For July in Oceanside, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.4°C and lows of 17.9°C.

Is Oceanside humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 75% — moderately humid.

How windy is Oceanside in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 2.2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 2.4 m/s (1981).

Which July had the most rainfall in Oceanside?▼

The wettest July on record was 1984 with 18 mm. On average, July sees 4 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 Oceanside 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.