Month guide · Strasbourg · France
Strasbourg in July
What July is really like in Strasbourg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Warm to hot, with thunderstorms, occasional heatwaves and long evenings on canal-side terraces.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (23°C (73°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:27
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, outdoor dining by the canals, concerts and the occasional heatwave or thunderstorm.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bastille Day fireworks (14 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.
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Neighbourhood · Neustadt
Neustadt and Place de la République
Walk from Place de la République along Avenue de la Liberté to the University Palace for the most impressive façades.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Park · Orangerie and the European Quarter
Parc de l'Orangerie
Strasbourg's oldest park, laid out in the 17th and 18th centuries, has a boating lake, a small zoo, playgrounds and the Pavillon Joséphine.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Neudorf
Jardin des Deux Rives
Walk across the footbridge to Germany and back, then take tram D to Kehl's centre for a German coffee and cake.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Religious site · Grande Île
Église Saint-Thomas
The main Protestant church in the city, a Romanesque-Gothic building known as the cathedral of Alsatian Protestantism, holds the monumental mausoleum of Maréchal de Saxe by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle and a Silbermann organ that Mozart played in 1778.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 26°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 Strasbourg?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June, September–October and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Strasbourg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm to hot, with thunderstorms, occasional heatwaves and long evenings on canal-side terraces.
+How warm is Strasbourg in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.