Zürich weather in July (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Is July a good time to explore Zürich weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

July in Zürich generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. July is a notable month of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Zürich in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Zürich. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zürich climate page with graphs.

 

Zürich, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Switzerland in July

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Zürich, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zürich.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.