Worcester Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Worcester

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.1°C
Avg Temp
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21.7°C
Avg Rain
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107 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+13.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Worcester July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Worcester, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 16.1°C (mean 21.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 107 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Worcester July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Worcester. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Worcester was 2020 — when the month averaged 24.3°C — while the coldest was 2000 at 18.9°C. Typical July days reach 27.3°C with nights near 16.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.7°C→22.6°C+1.9°C
Max Temp26.4°C→27.9°C+1.5°C
Min Temp15.0°C→17.4°C+2.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.8°C4 yr (9%)
19.8°C–21.5°C17 yr (38%)
21.5°C–23.3°C17 yr (38%)
23.3°C–25.0°C7 yr (16%)

Worcester July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Worcester, averaging 107 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2021 with 292 mm, while the driest was 2002 at 45 mm.

Worcester July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Worcester during July averages 75%. The most humid July was 2021 at 85%, and the least humid was 2022 at 63%.

Worcester July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Worcester. The sunniest Julys were 2018 and 2022 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 4.6.

Worcester July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Worcester during July is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2003, 2005 and 2013, among others at 0 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Worcester

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Worcester

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Worcester Weather by Month

Worcester July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.8°C21.4°C21.0°C22.6°C22.9°C+2.1°C
Avg High26.4°C27.3°C26.5°C28.3°C28.3°C+1.9°C
Avg Low15.2°C15.6°C15.6°C17.0°C17.6°C+2.4°C
Avg Rain114 mm89 mm113 mm91 mm142 mm+28 mm

Extreme July Records in Worcester

🔥Warmest July37.0°C2018
🧊Coldest July6.1°C1988
🌧️Wettest July292 mm2021
🏜️Driest July45 mm2002
🌬️Windiest July0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Worcester have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 6.1°C (1988) to a record high of 37°C (2018).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 107 mm, with a wettest year of 292 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Worcester?

One of the best times to visit Worcester

July is one of the best times to visit Worcester. Expect days averaging 27.3°C and nights around 16.1°C (mean 21.7°C) — warmer than Worcester's yearly average — with higher rainfall (107 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Worcester'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 →

Worcester Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Worcester, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 16.1°C (mean 21.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 107 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 107 mm of rainfall in Worcester, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 292 mm (2021), and the driest just 45 mm (2002). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.4°C to 27.9°C and overnight lows from 15°C to 17.4°C over the same span.
July Weather in Worcester, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.9°C23.2°C17.5°C36.0°C11.5°C92 mm75%0.1 m/s5.9
202428.2°C23.1°C18.1°C31.4°C14.1°C88 mm78%0.1 m/s5.8
202327.3°C22.7°C18.1°C33.3°C12.8°C252 mm84%0.1 m/s5.4
202230.3°C23.9°C17.5°C36.2°C11.9°C57 mm63%0.1 m/s6.5
2021 🌧️24.8°C20.3°C15.8°C29.9°C9.8°C292 mm85%0.1 m/s4.6
2020 🔥30.3°C24.3°C18.3°C35.8°C14.1°C73 mm71%0.1 m/s6.1
201928.9°C23.3°C17.6°C33.2°C12.3°C113 mm76%0.1 m/s6.4
201828.9°C22.9°C17.0°C37.0°C11.0°C131 mm75%0.1 m/s6.5
201725.8°C20.6°C15.5°C31.1°C11.4°C86 mm79%0.1 m/s5.7
201630.5°C23.9°C17.3°C35.1°C13.0°C53 mm64%0.1 m/s6.1
201527.8°C21.9°C16.1°C33.9°C10.8°C75 mm74%0.1 m/s5.9
201426.5°C21.3°C16.1°C30.6°C12.5°C165 mm77%0.1 m/s6.1
201327.6°C23.1°C18.7°C32.3°C13.5°C101 mm82%0 m/s5.5
201229.6°C23.4°C17.2°C35.8°C12.6°C61 mm68%0.1 m/s6.1
201127.8°C22.3°C16.8°C34.2°C12.9°C61 mm77%0.1 m/s6.3
201029.7°C23.7°C17.6°C35.7°C10.4°C67 mm69%0.1 m/s6.3
200924.1°C19.3°C14.4°C27.8°C10.1°C238 mm83%0.1 m/s5.3
200827.3°C22.1°C16.9°C31.8°C13.9°C185 mm79%0.1 m/s5.8
200726.4°C20.9°C15.5°C32.1°C9.6°C112 mm77%0.1 m/s5.8
200627.1°C22.2°C17.2°C31.0°C13.4°C95 mm83%0.1 m/s5.8
200527.0°C21.5°C16.1°C33.1°C11.6°C104 mm79%0 m/s5.9
200426.3°C21.0°C15.6°C31.4°C12.6°C109 mm77%0.1 m/s5.2
200327.0°C21.8°C16.5°C30.9°C13.7°C55 mm77%0 m/s6
200229.7°C22.9°C16.2°C35.9°C10.5°C45 mm66%0.1 m/s6.2
200126.2°C19.8°C13.3°C34.3°C9.1°C64 mm67%0.1 m/s6.4
2000 ❄️24.0°C18.9°C13.8°C27.2°C10.4°C124 mm78%0.1 m/s5.4
199930.6°C23.8°C17.0°C35.3°C11.4°C65 mm64%0.1 m/s6.1
199825.7°C20.5°C15.4°C29.5°C12.2°C48 mm79%0.1 m/s6
199727.2°C20.9°C14.5°C32.1°C10.3°C83 mm70%0.1 m/s6.2
199624.6°C19.7°C14.9°C27.7°C11.0°C171 mm81%0.1 m/s5.5
199529.7°C23.2°C16.7°C35.1°C11.4°C86 mm69%0.1 m/s5.6
199428.7°C23.0°C17.2°C33.1°C11.6°C100 mm75%0.1 m/s5.9
199328.1°C22.0°C15.9°C33.7°C12.2°C70 mm68%0 m/s6
199224.8°C19.1°C13.5°C28.0°C8.9°C113 mm77%0.1 m/s6
199127.6°C21.4°C15.2°C35.5°C10.0°C73 mm69%0.1 m/s5.6
199025.9°C20.6°C15.3°C29.8°C9.8°C80 mm79%0.1 m/s5.7
198925.3°C20.2°C15.1°C30.0°C11.9°C114 mm81%0.1 m/s5.7
198828.2°C22.4°C16.6°C34.4°C6.1°C200 mm76%0.1 m/s5.3
198727.3°C21.4°C15.6°C33.3°C10.9°C48 mm75%0.1 m/s5.6
198625.1°C19.8°C14.5°C32.4°C8.0°C138 mm79%0.1 m/s5.5
198527.3°C20.9°C14.5°C30.5°C9.5°C119 mm69%0.1 m/s6.4
198424.6°C19.8°C15.0°C29.6°C11.0°C137 mm84%0 m/s5.7
198326.5°C20.8°C15.2°C30.3°C9.3°C51 mm77%0.1 m/s—
198225.7°C20.1°C14.5°C30.4°C8.2°C97 mm79%0.1 m/s—
198127.8°C21.7°C15.6°C32.6°C10.9°C126 mm71%0.1 m/s—

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

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Worcester July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Worcester in July?▼

The average high in July is around 27.3°C with lows near 16.1°C (mean 21.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Worcester in July?▼

July averages 107 mm of rainfall in Worcester, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 292 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest July on record in Worcester?▼

The hottest July reached 37°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to 6.1°C in 1988.

Has July in Worcester 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.4°C to 27.9°C and overnight lows from 15°C to 17.4°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Worcester?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Worcester and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.3°C daytime highs and 16.1°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Worcester?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Worcester, averaging 21.7°C.

What should I pack for Worcester in July?▼

For July in Worcester, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.3°C and lows of 16.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Worcester humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Worcester in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 0.1 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which July had the most rainfall in Worcester?▼

The wettest July on record was 2021 with 292 mm. On average, July sees 107 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 Worcester 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.