Southampton weather in July (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Southampton this July? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Southampton during July to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Southampton in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Southampton. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Southampton climate page with graphs.

 

Southampton, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Southampton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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