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Southampton in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Southampton in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Southampton, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Southampton in July 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Southampton in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southampton has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Southampton in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Southampton for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in July is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +66°F.

Is Southampton warm or cold in July?

Southampton is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Southampton, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Southampton in July

Southampton weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+66°F+70°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
56 mm55 mm62 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%77%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
161616
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +70°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 55 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Southampton in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Southampton is gradually increasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Southampton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 196 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Southampton wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Southampton?

This is the weather in Southampton in July 2023:
1 July
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+70°F
2 July
☁️
+69°F
3 July
☁️
+67°F
4 July
🌧️
+63°F
5 July
☁️
+67°F
6 July
☀️
+68°F
7 July
☀️
+80°F
8 July
☁️
+74°F
9 July
☀️
+72°F
10 July
☁️
+72°F
11 July
☁️
+69°F
12 July
☁️
+69°F
13 July
☁️
+69°F
14 July
🌧️
+64°F
15 July
🌧️
+67°F
16 July
☁️
+67°F
17 July
☁️
+69°F
18 July
☀️
+71°F
19 July
☁️
+74°F
20 July
☀️
+71°F
21 July
☀️
+69°F
22 July
🌧️
+64°F
23 July
🌧️
+71°F
24 July
☁️
+65°F
25 July
☀️
+69°F
26 July
☀️
+70°F
27 July
☁️
+69°F
28 July
☁️
+71°F
29 July
🌧️
+71°F
30 July
🌧️
+65°F
31 July
🌧️
+66°F
In July 2023 Southampton had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Southampton climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Southampton in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1617 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southampton in July:

Is July a good time to visit Southampton?

It’s always a good time to visit Southampton, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Southampton in July?

July has mild temperatures in Southampton. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Southampton rainy in July?

Southampton is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Southampton in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southampton in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Southampton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southampton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.