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Strasbourg in July: go or not?

Excellent time. Strasbourg in July scores 8.1/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 48.57°N · 7.75°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Strasbourg · July
8.1
16–26°
Temperature
38%
Rain
8h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
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The month in detail

What to expect in July

Summer in Strasbourg brings pleasant temperatures (26.0°F) and long sunny days (7.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 38.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.

July is the best month of the year in Strasbourg. Compared to June: 6 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
15.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is July the right month?

July is actually the best month of the year in Strasbourg. Good timing.

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Context

Our verdict

Strasbourg, capital of Alsace and seat of the European Parliament: 280,000 inhabitants, Franco-German cultural mix (annexed 4 times in 75 years between 1870 and 1945). July is my favorite month (8.7/10): 61-79°F, 38% rain, terraces in Petite-France, cruises on the Ill.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · France

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 79°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 43°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 44%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location

Where is Strasbourg ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
France
Temperate climate with a 8.1 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
48.57°N · 7.75°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Strasbourg?
July is the best month with 79°F highs, 61°F lows, 7.7h of sunshine and 38.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Strasbourg get in July?
Strasbourg averages 7.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Strasbourg?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Strasbourg in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Strasbourg good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Strasbourg scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Strasbourg?
January is the most difficult month to visit Strasbourg, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Strasbourg in July?
The average UV index reaches 6 in July in Strasbourg (high), with about 15.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.