SeasonMapColmar weather in July
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July in Colmar: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Colmar · #365 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in July
Notes from nearby Zürich (120 km away)
Colmar doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about Zürich, close enough to share the season.
Switzerland's forum calls July hot in the lower cities like Zurich and Bern, with locals swimming outdoors around 29°C on the warmest days. Regulars are consistent that current conditions mean little for a trip weeks out — pack layers and a waterproof shell so you're covered for a sunny stretch or a run of afternoon thunderstorms.
Other months in Colmar
Colmar's forum recommends packing layers for a September visit, with summer-weight clothing generally appropriate for the days. Regulars note the Alsace region's weather stays genuinely changeable this time of year, and that it's worth checking a dedicated forecast site closer to the trip rather than relying on general seasonal expectations.
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Colmar climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFoire aux Vins d'Alsace, Summer holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Colmar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherColmar's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
July includes Festival International de Colmar.
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What's on in Colmar in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Festival International de Colmar
5–14 JulMajor festivalBook earlyTwenty-odd classical concerts in the Eglise Saint-Matthieu, the municipal theatre and the Koifhus over ten days in early July, including free lunchtime recitals by young players. Source ↗
- Festival
Foire aux Vins d'Alsace
31 Jul – 9 AugMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyTen days at the Parc Expo where the wine fair is the daytime half and stadium-sized concerts are the evening one. Rooms in the old town go with it, so book before the line-up is announced. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Colmar — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Colmar?
Colmar in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Colmar?
- July in Colmar: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in July?
- In July, Colmar averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 89.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in July?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in July.
Other months in Colmar
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — July
Within 300 km: Freiburg's Freiburger Weinfest on 2–7 Jul, and Strasbourg's Storks on the nests around 15 Feb – 31 Aug.