French Basque Country · SummerMonth summary
French Basque Country weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Basque Country in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (8.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
French Basque Country in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
Summer in French Basque Country brings pleasant temperatures (24°F) and long sunny days (12.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 39°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.2in | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 41°F | 55°F | 43% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 43°F | 57°F | 55% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 46°F | 61°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 64°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 57°F | 73°F | 50% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 75°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 73°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 52°F | 68°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 45°F | 57°F | 53% | 0.2in | 6.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 54°F | 45% | 0.2in | 5.5h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, French Basque Country averages 75°F, 38% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Basque Country in July
Is July a good time to visit French Basque Country?
July is an excellent time to visit French Basque Country (score 8.0/10). With 75°F, 12.5h of sunshine and 38% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in French Basque Country in July?
With 75°F and 12.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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