Yellowstone · SummerMonth summary
Yellowstone weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Yellowstone in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: July is a good time to visit Yellowstone. July remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Yellowstone in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
Summer in Yellowstone brings pleasant temperatures (22°F) and long sunny days (14.8h of sunshine). Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 10°F | 21°F | 37% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 4.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | 10°F | 21°F | 50% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 3.0/10 |
| ❄️ March | 16°F | 30°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ April | 21°F | 37°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 28°F | 46°F | 40% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 37°F | 59°F | 31% | 0.1in | 14.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 46°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.0in | 14.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 48°F | 70°F | 29% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ September | 41°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 30°F | 43°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ❄️ November | 19°F | 30°F | 39% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.0/10 |
| ❄️ December | 10°F | 23°F | 42% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 3.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Yellowstone averages 72°F, 28% rainy days and 14.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Yellowstone in July
Is July a good time to visit Yellowstone?
July is an excellent time to visit Yellowstone (score 8.5/10). With 72°F, 14.8h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Yellowstone in July?
With 72°F and 14.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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