Gateway Arch · July
Gateway Arch in July
July is the busiest time to visit Gateway Arch — busier than June, busier than August.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 100% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- 89°F
- Avg low
- 69°F
- Precipitation
- 5.0"
- Sunrise
- 4:48 AM
- Sunset
- 7:24 PM
- Daylight
- 14.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CAHOKIA, IL US
This week
7-day forecast for Gateway Arch
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Overcast | 92°F | 71°F | 48% |
| Sat 11 | Rain showers | 84°F | 72°F | 41% |
| Sun 12 | Overcast | 87°F | 70°F | 50% |
| Mon 13 | Clear | 87°F | 69°F | 13% |
| Tue 14 | Light drizzle | 88°F | 72°F | 9% |
| Wed 15 | Light drizzle | 88°F | 74°F | 5% |
| Thu 16 | Overcast | 94°F | 76°F | 7% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Gateway Arch in July: access
The Gateway Arch is open year-round, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Summer Hours (9am-6pm, Sunday through Thursday and 9am-8pm Friday and Saturday) run the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend and are the primary visitor season. During Regular Hours (the day after Labor Day through Friday before Memorial Day) we are open from 9am to 6pm. Around the holidays we occasionally have extended hours.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No current alerts or closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Gateway Arch crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in July
FAQ
Gateway Arch in July
How busy is Gateway Arch in July?
July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Gateway Arch National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 491,427.
What is the weather like at Gateway Arch in July?
In July, Gateway Arch averages a high of 89°F and a low of 69°F, with about 5.0 inches of precipitation.