South Downs National Park Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in July.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

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

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in July

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in South Downs National Park generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Alfriston at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Petersfield at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Petersfield and 15°C (59°F) in Alfriston.

To explore the conditions in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfriston with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in East Meon with 60 mm (2.4 in).

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (July)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (July)

Arundel

In July Arundel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In July Midhurst generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In July Alfriston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In July Petersfield generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In July East Meon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
222 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, 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 South Downs National Park in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Midhurst 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Alfriston 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Petersfield 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
East Meon 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Cocking 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

South Downs National Park weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in July?

Expect perfect weather across South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in July. The popular destination of Arundel averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in July?

Daytime temperatures in Arundel peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in July, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom. Arundel averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Arundel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Arundel. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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