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France in July

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Tour de France; Bastille Day

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Daytime high
26°C
79°F
Overnight low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
55 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in France in July

July brings warm weather to France, with daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 55 mm of rainfall on average. Tour de France; Bastille Day.

July is one of France's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in July

  • 🎉
    Bastille Day · JulFrance’s national day with fireworks, parades, and the famous Eiffel Tower display.
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France in other months

January
okay
February
okay
March
good
April
great
May
great
June
great
August
okay
September
great
October
good
November
okay
December
good

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