Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Bruges in July
Bruges's warmest month brings highs averaging 72°F (22°C), lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 55 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Bruges's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 69°F in June.
- Comfort holds steady from June (84 → 84/100).
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bruges in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Belfry of Bruges
366 steps to a carillon tower above the Markt.
't Brugs Beertje
Small beer café with a list of Belgian beers.
Bistro Zwart Huis
Bistro in a 15th-century black-fronted house.
Bruges canal boat tour
Half-hour ride past bridges and backyards.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Romanesque lower chapel and Gothic upper chapel on the Burg square.
Nearby in July
- Ghent in July~24 mi · highs 74°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in July~55 mi · highs 75°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amsterdam in July~107 mi · highs 70°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in July~139 mi · highs 76°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bruges in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Bruges?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bruges in July?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bruges in July?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Bruges in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bruges in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.