Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Pisa?
Packed — the typical July day in Pisa is busier than 88% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Pisa's own year — not a headcount.
July 2027 is peak-season Pisa: hot and showery, around 31°C / 88°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 18 of them Packed, the other 13 Busy.
No — not if you want Pisa to yourself. Every one of July's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 31 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 22 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Tuesday 27 July. Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Pisa — the typical day at 84%, against 91% in mid July. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or May. The crush is at the Field of Miracles lawn; the quiet is at the Camposanto. The calmest day is Friday 2 July, the busiest Sunday 25 July.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Pisa, July ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 25 Jul, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Fri 2 Jul at 80%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 31°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Pisa in July?
The busiest days are the 8th, 14th, 25th and 27th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 22 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 4,244 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
Across the month the days run from 80% to 99% of the year. Daylight runs about 15 hours.
The lightest days are the 2nd, 9th and 10th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Thu 01 Jul Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 10:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 698 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–19:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Virtuosa — guest capacity 4,810 09:00–20:00
- SS La Venezia — guest capacity 132
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,498 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Shadow — guest capacity 388 08:00–18:00
Record Pisa on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 388 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 08:00–18:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,722 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–20:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 07:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,306 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–20:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–22:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Pisa on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,986 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Virtuosa — guest capacity 4,810 09:00–20:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–23:00
- SS La Venezia — guest capacity 132
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,946 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Sakara — guest capacity 100
Record Pisa on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 100 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 09:00–19:00
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 08:00–18:00
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,668 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 12 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–23:00
Record Pisa on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,374 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Mon 12 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,476 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Pisa on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Virtuosa — guest capacity 4,810 09:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,810 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–20:00
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Pisa on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,614 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 07:00–21:00
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 08:00–18:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 07:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,046 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 07:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–22:00
Record Pisa on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,244 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–19:00
- MSC Virtuosa — guest capacity 4,810 09:00–20:00
- SS La Venezia — guest capacity 132
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 11:00–19:00
Record Pisa on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,356 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Pisa on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–19:00
- MSC Fantasia — guest capacity 3,274 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–22:00
Record Pisa on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,749 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 26 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–23:00
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 07:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,942 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 26 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–20:00
Record Pisa on Thu 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Pisa on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- ms La Belle des Oceans — guest capacity 129 08:00–17:00
Record Pisa on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 129 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/pisa/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Pisa?
Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Pisa — the typical day at 84%, against 91% in mid July.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
July weather in Pisa
Real heat — around 31°C / 88°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 5 days. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Pisa in July
Based on: Italy's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
