Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in July
What July is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. The hottest month; heat and humidity are intense, but hotel rates drop in the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Savannah: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; time sightseeing for mornings and evenings and head to Tybee Island in between.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Fourth of July fireworks on River Street and Tybee (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Isle of Hope
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Arrive early in the morning for the oak avenue with soft light and no cars in the frame.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Photo spot
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Cockspur Island
Fort Pulaski National Monument
A massive brick fort on the road to Tybee, built in the early 19th century with Robert E.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · Tybee Island
Tybee Island Light Station
Climb it before heading to the beach; the stairs get hot and busy on summer afternoons.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
Experience · River Street and Plant Riverside
Savannah Belles Ferry
Free passenger ferries run by the city transit authority cross the Savannah River between River Street and Hutchinson Island in a few minutes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Savannah.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 13 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 Savannah?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Savannah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Savannah?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month; heat and humidity are intense, but hotel rates drop in the city.
+How warm is Savannah in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.