Weather in Zurich in July
July in Zurich is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Switzerland, this is how Zurich actually wears July, not how a country centroid would. July is the peak of the warm side of the year in Zurich. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 19°C
15–24°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 7 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Zurich in July. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
July is the wet side of the year in Zurich, the wettest stretch on these averages. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Zurich if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Zurich
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Zurich
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Zurich
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Similar weather in July
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FAQs about Zurich
Climate averages for Zurich, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Zurich is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
