Savannah, GA weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in Savannah in July, with highs near 92°F and lows near 74°F. Rain falls on about 12 days. It is one of the warmest months in Savannah. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 30
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 8:34 pm | 6:39 am / 8:22 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am75°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Savannah Hunter Fld (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more30 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.8 in; a dry July brings about 3.7 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 98°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 89°F
- Wettest July1991: 15.4 in
- Driest July2016: 1.2 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 20, 2000)
- Lowest reading62°F (July 3, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 92°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Savannah ranks in July
- Normal high94th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days326th driest of 378
- Comfortable days285th most of 340
What to pack for Savannah in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 30 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 558 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Savannah in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 20, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (15.4 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Savannah?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Savannah (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Savannah Intl Airport (USW00003822), 7.2 mi WNW of the city center, 46 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Savannah Hunter Fld (USW00013824), 5.0 mi SSW of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl Airport (722070-03822), 6.8 mi WNW of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.