July · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in July
Average temperature 13°C, 197 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 197 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Preikestolen scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 197 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
July holds up well in Preikestolen — 3rd best month
July averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 197 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
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 Preikestolen in July?
- In July, Preikestolen averages 13°C, 197 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- July earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in July?
- Expect about 197 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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