July · Netherlands
Best time to visit Utrecht in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Utrecht in July
Average temperature 19°C, 68 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Utrecht scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Utrecht's sunken Oudegracht canals and Dom Tower make a compact, less-crowded Dutch city break than Amsterdam. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
July ranks 2nd of 12 for Utrecht — one of the best windows
July averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Utrecht (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
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 Utrecht in July?
- In July, Utrecht averages 19°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Utrecht?
- July earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Utrecht in July?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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