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Rotterdam in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rotterdam in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rotterdam, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Rotterdam in July 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Rotterdam in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 72 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Rotterdam in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +19°C.

Is Rotterdam warm or cold in July?

Rotterdam is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Rotterdam, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rotterdam in July

Rotterdam weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+19°C+21°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+7°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+38°C+34°C
Rainfall
64 mm72 mm70 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%77%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
988
Rainy days
151716
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +21°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 72 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rotterdam in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rotterdam is gradually increasing during July, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
July is one of the rainiest months in Rotterdam, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rotterdam wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Rotterdam?

This is the weather in Rotterdam in July 2023:
1 July
🌧️
+20°C
2 July
☁️
+20°C
3 July
☀️
+20°C
4 July
☁️
+21°C
5 July
🌧️
+19°C
6 July
☁️
+23°C
7 July
☀️
+28°C
8 July
☀️
+32°C
9 July
☁️
+27°C
10 July
☀️
+25°C
11 July
☀️
+26°C
12 July
☁️
+22°C
13 July
☀️
+22°C
14 July
☁️
+23°C
15 July
☀️
+26°C
16 July
☁️
+22°C
17 July
☀️
+20°C
18 July
☁️
+23°C
19 July
🌧️
+21°C
20 July
☁️
+21°C
21 July
☁️
+20°C
22 July
🌧️
+19°C
23 July
🌧️
+22°C
24 July
☁️
+20°C
25 July
☁️
+19°C
26 July
☁️
+21°C
27 July
☁️
+19°C
28 July
🌧️
+22°C
29 July
☁️
+23°C
30 July
☀️
+21°C
31 July
🌧️
+19°C
In July 2023 Rotterdam had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Rotterdam climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rotterdam in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 482 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1189 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam in July:

Is July a good time to visit Rotterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Rotterdam, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rotterdam in July?

July has mild temperatures in Rotterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rotterdam rainy in July?

Rotterdam is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rotterdam in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rotterdam in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rotterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rotterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.