Month guide · Rotterdam · Netherlands
Rotterdam in July
What July is really like in Rotterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: F.Eveleens, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Rotterdam. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16.3 hours of daylight. Warmest month and festival season; the beach at Hoek van Holland is busy on hot days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Rotterdam: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:40
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:56
- Daylight
- About 16.3 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Summer (June–August). Long, mild days, festivals, beach trips to Hoek van Holland and busy terraces.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- North Sea Jazz Festival at Ahoy (usually mid-July)
- Rotterdam Summer Carnival (Zomercarnaval, usually July)
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.
Waterfront · Kop van Zuid and Wilhelminapier
Wilhelminapier and Hotel New York
Take the water taxi from the Hotel New York pier for a quick ride across the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Couples
Zoo · Blijdorp
Diergaarde Blijdorp
Rotterdam's zoo, in the Blijdorp district north of Centraal station, is arranged by continent, with the Oceanium aquarium of sharks and rays, Asian elephants and an Amazonica rainforest hall, on a site laid out around 1940 to designs by architect Sybold van Ravesteyn.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Street · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Witte de Withstraat
Start with an early dinner here, then move to the bars on the Nieuwe Binnenweg nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Art
- Shopping
Park · Kralingen
Kralingse Bos and Plas
A large wooded park around a lake on the city's eastern edge, with cycle paths, beaches on the lakeshore, boat rental and two historic windmills, De Ster and De Lelie, on the shore.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Rotterdam?
One of the best months to visit Rotterdam, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Rotterdam?
It is one of the best months to visit Rotterdam. Warmest month and festival season; the beach at Hoek van Holland is busy on hot days.
+How warm is Rotterdam in July?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.