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Rocky Mountains Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in July.

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Are you planning a trip a to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in July

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. July in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Leadville at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Bozeman at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Bozeman and 5°C (41°F) in Leadville. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

For specific regional insights in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sun Valley with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Breckenridge with 74 mm (2.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Breckenridge receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore the Rocky Mountains by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in July

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

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 the Rocky Mountains

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (July)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (July)

Breckenridge

In July Breckenridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In July Park City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
350 hours
378 hours
351 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Park City →

Estes Park

In July Estes Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In July Aspen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In July Bozeman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America 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 States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Park City 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Estes Park 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aspen 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Bozeman 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Vail 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in July?

the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in July?

Breckenridge averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America. Breckenridge averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Breckenridge.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Rocky Mountains.

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