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Schwyz Weather in July

July in Schwyz brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 21°C (70°F) and nights around 11°C (52°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 215 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.

Rainfall in Schwyz in July

As part of the rainy season, Schwyz sees around 18 days of rain in July, with an average of 215 mm (8.5 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Schwyz in July

Schwyz in July gets highs of 21°C (70°F) during the day and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night. July is known for being in the summer season. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 11°C (52°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Sunshine in Schwyz in July

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 168 hours. Even though this month is part of the wet season, you can still see the sun occasionally.

Wind Speed in Schwyz in July

Wind speeds average 2 m/s (4 knots) during July. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Schwyz.

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Schwyz Temperature in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 215 mm (8.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s (4 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Best Places in Switzerland in July

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Schwyz in July

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in July. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Schwyz in July

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

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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