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Pittsburgh in July
What July is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and humid, with thunderstorms; the rivers and ballpark are at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:49
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and humid, with thunderstorms, free festivals downtown and the busiest time on the rivers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Picklesburgh — pickle-themed food festival (usually July)
- Fourth of July fireworks over the rivers
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Downtown
Point State Park and Fort Pitt
Walk out to the fountain at the point for the view up to Mount Washington, then follow the riverfront trail along either bank.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Views
Museum · Point Breeze
The Frick Pittsburgh
Industrialist Henry Clay Frick's family home, Clayton, is preserved with its original furnishings, alongside a small art museum, a greenhouse and the Car and Carriage Museum, which displays vintage automobiles including a 1914 Rolls-Royce.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Theme park · West Mifflin
Kennywood
Kennywood is seasonal, with holiday lights events in winter; check the calendar and buy tickets online for lower prices.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- History
Historic site · Rankin and Swissvale
Carrie Blast Furnaces
Furnaces 6 and 7 at the former Homestead Works, built in 1907, are among the few pre-war blast furnaces left in the region.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid, with thunderstorms; the rivers and ballpark are at their busiest.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.