July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit St Ives in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St Ives in July
Average temperature 16°C, 102 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in St Ives scores 5.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St Ives stacks white cottages, fishing boats and Tate galleries around a Cornish harbour.
July in St Ives — middling scores, decent value
July averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 102 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St Ives in July?
- In July, St Ives averages 16°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is July a good time to visit St Ives?
- July earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St Ives in July?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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