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Cumbria Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in July.

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a trip to Cumbria, the United Kingdom this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cumbria in July

Cumbria, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Cumbria generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in St Bees at 18°C (64°F) and pleasant in Longtown at 20°C (68°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Longtown and 13°C (55°F) in St Bees. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cumbria, the United Kingdom.

To explore the conditions in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Longtown with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Lowick Green with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Windermere enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Cumbria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cumbria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Windermere)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Cumbria →

Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cumbria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cumbria

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cumbria (July)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (July)

Windermere

In July Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

In July Keswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In July Bowness-on-Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In July Ambleside generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In July Penrith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Penrith →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cumbria in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Keswick 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Ambleside 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Penrith 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Kendal 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Cumbria weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in July?

Cumbria, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Windermere average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in July?

In Windermere, the average daytime high in July is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Cumbria, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in Cumbria, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Windermere sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Windermere.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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