Weather in Savannah, GA in July
Savannah weather in July is extremely hot and exceptionally humid. Daily high temperatures in July are typically in the low 90s, and on the hottest days the thermometer can reach 100°F (38°C). In hotter years, the high can climb past 90°F (32°C) on every day through July.
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Despite the weather, visitors flock to Savannah during the summer months. Watersports, beaches and water-based activities are popular through the summer; on the hottest days, air-conditioned indoor attractions such as history museums or art museums provide a welcome relief from the heat.
Pack clothes suitable for hot and humid weather. It stays warm well into the night, so you won’t usually need much in the way of outerwear this month. An umbrella is useful for the afternoon rain showers that are common through July. High-factor sunscreen is a necessity, and insect repellent is strongly advised.
July falls within Savannah’s hurricane season: consider taking out appropriate insurance if you are booking your travel in advance. In the event of a hurricane or dangerous storm during your visit, follow all local advice and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
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– Savannah’s must-see sights
– July festivals and events
– More attractions and things to do
– Savannah in summer
Temperature In Savannah In July
The daily maximum temperature in Savannah in July averages 92°F (33.5°C), with the lowest daily highs being around 82-86°F (28-30°C), up to around 99°F (37°C) on the hottest days.
In an average year, you can expect the temperature to exceed 90°F (32°C) on at least half of days each month, usually more. In exceptionally hot years, the daily high can stay above 90°F (32°C) for the entire duration of July. Don’t expect more than the occasional day or two during this month in which the daily high stays below 85°F (30°C)
In the mid morning, temperatures are around 75-85°F (24-29°C), with evening temperatures usually within a few degrees of the morning temperature that day. Typical lows are in the mid 70s (around 23-24°C).
Sea Temperature
Surface water temperature in July at the beaches near Savannah is around 82-84°F (27-30°C), perfect for swimming and watersports.
Humidity In Savannah In July
The weather is oppressively humid through most of July, both during the day and the night.
Sunshine, Clouds & Rain In Savannah In July
The average July in Savannah has 9 hours of sunshine each day. Rainfall for the month totals an average of 5.6 inches, with rain occurring on an average of 12-13 days.
July weather in Savannah is predominantly sunny, with around a third of days being either clear or mostly clear all day. Except for the very occasional day that is mostly overcast, most other days in July offer a mix of sunny weather interspersed with either occasional periods of cloud, or afternoon to late afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers.
The UV index in Savannah in July averages 10.
Wind speeds in Savannah in July average around 6.5mph, with 5-10 days each month with only a light or no breeze. Wind speeds rarely exceed around 15mph.
Hurricanes In Savannah In July
Hurricanes and severe storms are a possibility during July, which falls toward the beginning of the official Atlantic hurricane season (June-November). You might want to get travel insurance that covers weather-related cancellation and curtailment of your trip if you visit Savannah (or other places in the southeast) this month.
If there is a hurricane or tropical storm during your visit, follow all local orders and evacuate if the situation requires it. More information about evacuation zones in Savannah and Chatham County and what you should do to prepare for and during a hurricane is available from the Chatham Emergency Management Agency.
July Daylight Hours In Savannah
Sunrise
In July, the sun rises at around 6:20am at the beginning of the month and at 6:40am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:55am at the start of the month, and by 6:10am at the end.
Sunset
The sun sets at around 8:35pm at the start of the month, and at around 8:20pm by its end. It should be dark by around 9pm at the beginning of the month, and by 8:50pm at its end.
Day Length
The amount of full daylight in July averages around 14 hours per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and again at the end of the day.
Things To Do In Savannah In July
– Boat tours from Savannah and Tybee Island
– Kayaking near Savannah
– Tybee Island beaches
– Other beaches near Savannah
– Museums in Savannah
– Black heritage sites in Savannah
– Helicopter tours
– July events in Savannah
– All things to do in Savannah