Independence National Historical Park in July
July at Independence National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 89°F and an overnight low around 71°F, with about 4.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.6× the park's average month, which makes July a busy month here.
- Average low
- 71°F
- Average high
- 89°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 89°F
- Precipitation
- 4.8 in
- Daylight
- 14.6 hours
Roughly 13% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: about 417,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Independence; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.5× the average — a 3-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 27/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 80°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.5 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 35% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.6 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 1,926,580 recreation visits, down 31.2% from 2,798,651 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 39.9%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 85°F / 66°F | 1.3× Busy | 51 Fair |
| July | 89°F / 71°F | 1.6× Busy | 27 Poor |
| August | 87°F / 70°F | 1.3× Busy | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Independence, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Independence in July
The National Park Service tags 9 Independence activities for summer. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become an Independence Junior Ranger · 5-120 minutes
- Find the Perfect Souvenir · 5-20 minutes
- Get the B. Free Franklin Cancellation · 5-15 minutes
- Listen for the Sound of Sticky Ink · 10-20 minutes
- Play the Virtual Glass Armonica · 30-60 minutes
- Stand in Abraham Lincoln's Place · 15-20 minutes
- Take a "Bell-fie" · 15-55 minutes
- Tour Independence Hall · 20-35 minutes · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 89°F and an overnight low around 71°F at Independence National Historical Park, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is busy at Independence National Historical Park (about 1.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 27/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 1.6× the park's average, or 13% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 417,000 recreation visits at Independence National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.