Cuyahoga Valley National Park in July

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in July suits a shorter woodland-and-waterfall day with summer heat preparation. Choose the trail length from the forecast and your ability.

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Two people stand at the edge of a gray rock cliff; in the distance, sunset and trees in fall colors.
The Ledges Overlook in FallNPS Photo / Tim Fenner
People in bright orange kayaks paddle around a bend in a river, past green trees and a rocky shore.
Kayakers on the Cuyahoga RiverNPS Photo / D.J. Reiser

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What to see and do in Cuyahoga Valley in July

Choose a July outing that fits the route, weather and effort involved.

Brandywine Falls and visitors on its boardwalk seen from above.
Brandywine Falls from the upper boardwalk · NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser

Brandywine Falls

The falls are a concise summer stop, but lower water exposes a different pattern than after rain. Do not expect a full cascade.

July · Brandywine Falls

Cuyahoga Valley weather in July

July’s normal high is 84°F and low is 63°F, with 4.14 inches of precipitation. Akron-Canton Regional Airport at about 1,208 ft is a regional proxy south of the park. The lower river valley can differ. Use these averages for broad planning and check the forecast for your route.

Cooler Hotter
Jan
High36°F
Low20°F
Precip · in2.92
Feb
High39°F
Low22°F
Precip · in2.44
Mar
High48°F
Low29°F
Precip · in3.23
Apr
High62°F
Low40°F
Precip · in3.86
May
High72°F
Low50°F
Precip · in4.13
Jun
High80°F
Low59°F
Precip · in4.43
July
High84°F
Low63°F
Precip · in4.14
Aug
High83°F
Low62°F
Precip · in3.61
Sep
High76°F
Low55°F
Precip · in3.50
Oct
High63°F
Low44°F
Precip · in3.34
Nov
High51°F
Low34°F
Precip · in3.08
Dec
High40°F
Low26°F
Precip · in2.89

Cuyahoga Valley crowds in July

July averages 369,056 recreation visits, the park’s highest monthly average.

LowestLowModerateHighPeakAverage month: 238,107July

Tips for your July visit

Check the approach before choosing the rest of the day.

Cuyahoga Valley road approaches The valley has many road access points and no entrance gates. Markers identify visitor-center access areas, not fee stations. Individual trails and the scenic railroad require separate checks. Lettered points are the reviewed entrance or access-area locations. They do not mark every road, trail or gate. North Access (Canal Exploration Center)A Central Access (Boston Mill Visitor Center)C South Access (Hunt House)BN
ANorth Access (Canal Exploration Center)BSouth Access (Hunt House)CCentral Access (Boston Mill Visitor Center)
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Crowds
2021–2025 monthly averages. NPS recreation visits, compared with the park’s own busiest month. Visits are not unique visitors or a count of people on a trail.
Weather
1991-2020 climate normals. NOAA’s Akron-Canton Regional Airport, OH station. These describe typical weather at the station, not every part of the park or a forecast.
Roads & lodging
Normal seasonal schedules. NPS guidance and official operator information. Confirm access, hours and availability before you travel.