Texas weather in July
The state broadly agrees with itself in July: afternoons run 97° in Austin and 91° in Galveston, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 8 weather stations. Eight stations across a state the size of several — El Paso to Galveston spans two time zones and at least two climates, and the rows below keep them apart.
Hill Country & Central Texas
Highs 95–97°, nights around 75°, and 2.0–2.4 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 97° / 75° | 3 | The heat settles in and does not leave. |
| San Antonio | 95° / 75° | 3 | Hot and sticky, and the sky mostly refuses to help. |
North Texas
Highs near 96°, nights around 76°, and 2.1 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 96° / 76° | 3 | Baked, cloudless, and the grass gives up first. |
Houston & the Upper Coast
Highs 91–95°, nights 76–80°, and 3.4–3.8 in of rain in a typical July.
South Texas Coast
Highs 94–95°, nights 76–78°, and 2.0–2.5 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 94° / 76° | 3 | Hot, bright, breezy — the wind is your only mercy. |
| South Padre Island | 95° / 78° | 3 | Early swim, long siesta, then the whole island comes out. |
Far West Texas
Highs near 96°, nights around 73°, and 1.6 in of rain in a typical July.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 96° / 73° | 4 | Storms roll off the mountains and the arroyos run. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.