July · Belgium
Best time to visit Bruges in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bruges in July
Average temperature 18°C, 78 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Bruges scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bruges keeps its medieval core intact: a belfry over the Markt, canal corners, and lanes of chocolate and lace shops.
July ranks 3rd of 12 for Bruges — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bruges at 8.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bruges in July?
- In July, Bruges averages 18°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Bruges?
- July earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bruges in July?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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