City break

Aarhus weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

81

Holiday weather in July

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – September

What is the weather like in Aarhus in July?

In July, Aarhus is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aarhus.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score828176
Day19°20°20°
Night11°14°14°
Sea15°17°18°
Sun9 h9 h7 h
Rain days121212

More details for July

Daylight
17 h 7 min04:52 – 21:58
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
61 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Aarhus in July: quick answers

Is Aarhus hot in July?

No. In July, Aarhus is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Aarhus in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 17.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Aarhus in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total.

Aarhus month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences