Lihue, HI weather in July
Expect warm, oppressively humid weather with rain on most days in Lihue in July, with highs near 85°F and lows near 75°F. Rain falls on about 19 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 19
- 1.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 62% | 61% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:57 am / 7:24 pm | 6:09 am / 7:18 pm |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 13.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Hawaii time (no daylight saving)).
A typical July day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 70°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lihue WSO Airport 1020.1 (2 mi away); average wind 15 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow19 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 1.8 in; a dry July brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202019: average high 86°F
- Coolest July1998: average high 82°F
- Wettest July2020: 4.7 in
- Driest July2005: 0.8 in
- Highest reading89°F (July 1, 2015)
- Lowest reading66°F (July 7, 2013)
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 | 83°F | 85°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 13.3 h | 12.9 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Honolulu, HI107 mi · high 88°F · 7 wet days
How Lihue ranks in July
- Normal high238th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Hawaii
- Wet days376th driest of 378
- Comfortable days292nd most of 340
What to pack for Lihue in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 19 days
- A swimsuit – about 11 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 453 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lihue in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 89°F (July 1, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Lihue in July?
About 19 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (4.7 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.8 in).
Is July a good time to visit Lihue?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lihue (52 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lihue WSO Airport 1020.1 (USW00022536), 1.7 mi ENE of the city center, 100 ft (107 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Koloko Rsvr 1137 (USC00514758), 15 mi N of the city center, 490 ft (283 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lihue Airport (911650-22536), 1.7 mi ENE of the city center, 105 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.