Weather in July in Switzerland
Thinking about venturing to Switzerland this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Switzerland in July?
Switzerland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. July is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Ulrichen at 15°C to warm in Balerna at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Balerna and 5°C in Ulrichen. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Switzerland.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sta Maria Val Müstair with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Unterterzen with 266 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Zermatt.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 202 hours of sunshine in Zermatt. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Switzerland for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Switzerland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Zermatt
In July Zermatt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grindelwald
In July Grindelwald generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In July Nendaz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zürich
In July Zürich generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Davos
In July Davos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Is July the best time to visit Switzerland?
In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Zermatt.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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