Horw weather in July (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Horw in July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Horw generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Horw in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 212 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 212 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in July

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

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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 Horw in July?

For visitors traveling to Horw, 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 in July.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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