Sankt Niklaus weather in July (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Sankt Niklaus this July? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for July in Sankt Niklaus includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of July. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 202 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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.

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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 Sankt Niklaus, 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

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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