Month guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in July
What July is really like in Innsbruck: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Wagner at de.wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Warm, busy summer month; ideal for high hikes, with storms often building by mid-afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Innsbruck: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (24°C (75°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:33
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:07
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm valley days, open huts and cable cars for hiking, mountain biking and festivals, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (Festwochen der Alten Musik, usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Saggen
Hofgarten
Bring lunch from the old town and eat it by the ponds.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
Religious site · Wilten
Wilten Basilica
The yellow-and-white Rococo pilgrimage church of Wilten, completed in the mid-18th century, has a pastel stucco interior and ceiling frescoes by Matthäus Günther.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Igls
Patscherkofel
Walk the Zirbenweg in one direction and take the Glungezer lift down from Tulfes, then the bus back.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Mariahilf and St. Nikolaus
Inn riverside and Mariahilf houses
The path along the Inn from the Innbrücke gives the classic view of Mariahilf's pastel houses against the Nordkette.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 13°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Innsbruck?
One of the best months to visit Innsbruck, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June, August–September and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Innsbruck?
It is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Warm, busy summer month; ideal for high hikes, with storms often building by mid-afternoon.
+How warm is Innsbruck in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Innsbruck in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.