Gdańsk in July centers on St. Dominic's Fair, when the Old Town fills around Ratusz Głównego Miasta. Open'er Festival in nearby Gdynia adds another reason to plan early.
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Month intelligence
Gdansk in July ranks #8 of 12 Gdansk months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is warmer, wetter, and brighter. The strongest benchmark is September, which sits 12 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#8 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-12 pts
against September
City baseline
+10.1C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
+10.1C
warmer than the city average
Rain pattern
+63.9 mm / +3.8 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
+4.7 h
more bright hours for the day plan
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Best for
History-focused visitors who want Dom Uphagena and Ratusz Głównego Miasta in the same trip, even with July crowds.
Festival add-ons who can pair Gdańsk with Open'er Festival in nearby Gdynia without changing the base city.
Travelers who want the fair atmosphere of St. Dominic's Fair and still keep Bazylika Świętej Brygidy on the itinerary.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 23.1C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 15.3C |
| Monthly rainfall | 121.6 mm |
| Rainy days | 15.2 days |
| Humidity | 73.2% |
| Average sunshine | 12.7 h |
How The Month Feels
July gives Gdańsk a market-first rhythm, with St. Dominic's Fair spilling energy through the Old Town. By evening, Ratusz Głównego Miasta and nearby streets feel shaped by festival traffic rather than quiet museum hours.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve Dom Uphagena and any Open'er Festival transfer plans first, because both compete for July attention. Leave the rest of Gdańsk open for weather gaps, especially quick visits to Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku and the basilicas.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book Dom Uphagena and Ratusz Głównego Miasta visits early in the day, then time St. Dominic's Fair for the afternoon.
Plan cue
Stay near the Old Town so Bazylika Świętej Brygidy and Bazylika Świętego Mikołaja are reachable on foot between rain spells.
Plan cue
If Open'er Festival is part of your plan, reserve Gdynia transport before locking in the rest of the trip.
Practical trip tips
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If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 23.1°C by day and 15.3°C at night, with 121.6 mm of rain across roughly 15.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 23.1°C, dropping to about 15.3°C at night.
Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.
It can. The month usually works best when museums, churches, galleries, or other covered landmarks carry the core of the day and outdoor time stays flexible.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.