When to go · French Gulch
French Gulch in July
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- OctoberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- NovemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.
Weather in July
- French GulchHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 3 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day big impact
4 Jul · United States
Fireworks and parades; parks, beaches and flights busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in French Gulch, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Sep: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Jul: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 3 (better)
Sep: 5
Crowds
Jul: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 1
Sep: 1
July: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
September: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
French Gulch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen