July · France
Best time to visit Versailles in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Versailles in July
Average temperature 20°C, 62 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Versailles scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 20°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Versailles is Louis XIV's palace of mirrors-Hall of Mirrors opulence, formal gardens, and Marie-Antoinette's estate wings. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
July ranks 2nd of 12 for Versailles — one of the best windows
At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Versailles at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind August at 9.4/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, 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 Versailles in July?
- In July, Versailles averages 20°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Versailles?
- July earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Versailles in July?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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