July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Stonehenge in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Stonehenge in July
Average temperature 18°C, 66 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Stonehenge scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain, its sarsen circle aligned with the solstices and open fields around it.
July is one of the strongest months in Stonehenge (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Stonehenge at 8.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 Stonehenge in July?
- In July, Stonehenge averages 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Stonehenge?
- July earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Stonehenge in July?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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