July in Tacoma, WA: peak season for golf — great conditions and a wide playing window. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average July Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 79°F |
| Avg daily low | 57°F |
| Rainy days | 5 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 9.4 mph |
The reputation of western Washington as perpetually wet makes July a genuine statistical outlier that catches visitors off guard. July is the driest month of the year here — only 5 precipitation days — and also the calmest, with peak winds averaging just 9.4 mph. That combination is rare for this region, and it's the main thing first-timers don't anticipate.
Temperatures top out at 79°F and bottom out around 57°F, which puts afternoon rounds squarely in the ideal playing range. The 22-degree daily swing does mean a chilly early start if you're on the first tee at dawn, so layering still matters even in peak summer. Golf in Tacoma in July is genuinely as good as it gets here — the data backs that up.
With only 5 precipitation days spread across the month, cancellation risk is low enough that booking well in advance — rather than waiting for a favorable forecast — is the right move here. Morning tee times before 8 AM will require a light layer given the 57°F low, so mid-morning slots tend to offer the best combination of warmth and available course time. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
July marks a dramatic shift from June, which logged 15 precipitation days and 10.8 mph peak winds — July cuts both of those significantly, dropping to 5 precip days and 9.4 mph winds while adding 9°F to the average high. Compared to August, the temperature is identical at 79°F, but July holds the edge on dryness with 5 precip days versus August's 8. If you're choosing between the two summer months, July is the tighter, more reliable window.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Tacoma, WA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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July is the driest month of the year in Tacoma, averaging just 5 precipitation days — a sharp drop from June's 15. That's the lowest precipitation-day count of any month, giving you the best statistical odds of uninterrupted rounds. If your trip window is flexible, July is the clear pick for avoiding weather disruptions.
The average high reaches 79°F, which is Tacoma's warmest month alongside August. Mornings start near 57°F, producing a 22-degree daily swing, so rounds that begin at dawn call for a layer that comes off by mid-morning. By afternoon the temperature settles into the 70s, well within the comfortable playing range.