Zermatt weather in July (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Zermatt for July? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In July, Zermatt tends to experience moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. July is part of summer. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Zermatt in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 202 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Zermatt. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, 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 Zermatt climate page with graphs.

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 68%  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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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