July · Australia
Best time to visit Katoomba in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Katoomba in July
Average temperature 7°C, 63 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Katoomba scores 5.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Katoomba is the Blue Mountains cliff town-Three Sisters lookouts, misty eucalyptus, and Scenic World rides. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
July in Katoomba — workable with trade-offs
Expect 7°C (44°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Katoomba — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Katoomba in July?
- In July, Katoomba averages 7°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Katoomba?
- July earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Katoomba in July?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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