July · Germany
Best time to visit Black Forest in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Black Forest in July
Average temperature 18°C, 110 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Black Forest scores 8.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 110 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Black Forest's conifers, cuckoo clocks and spa towns fill a wooded corner of south-west Germany.
July in Black Forest tops the year's climate scores
July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 110 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Black Forest at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Black Forest in July?
- In July, Black Forest averages 18°C, 110 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Black Forest?
- July earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Black Forest in July?
- Expect about 110 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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