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Zurich in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zurich in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Zurich, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Zurich in July 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Zurich in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +75°F during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 154 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
154 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Zurich in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zurich for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +86°F.

Is Zurich warm or cold in July?

Zurich is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Zurich, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zurich in July

Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+72°F+75°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+46°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+99°F
Rainfall
154 mm154 mm145 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%70%73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
7109
Cloudy days
10910
Rainy days
131212
Snowy days
000

July often has better weather than June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +75°F during the day. The rainfall amount in July stays the same as in the previous month with a 154 mm of total precipitation. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 7 to 10.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Zurich in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Zurich, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Zurich wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Zurich?

This is the weather in Zurich in July 2023:
1 July
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+68°F
2 July
☀️
+82°F
3 July
☀️
+89°F
4 July
🌧️
+80°F
5 July
☀️
+82°F
6 July
☀️
+80°F
7 July
☁️
+74°F
8 July
☀️
+77°F
9 July
☀️
+80°F
10 July
☁️
+78°F
11 July
☀️
+78°F
12 July
☀️
+82°F
13 July
☀️
+89°F
14 July
☀️
+93°F
15 July
☀️
+86°F
16 July
☀️
+84°F
17 July
☀️
+86°F
18 July
☀️
+92°F
19 July
☀️
+95°F
20 July
☀️
+93°F
21 July
☀️
+85°F
22 July
☀️
+92°F
23 July
☀️
+82°F
24 July
☀️
+90°F
25 July
☀️
+94°F
26 July
☁️
+81°F
27 July
☁️
+81°F
28 July
☀️
+87°F
29 July
🌧️
+78°F
30 July
☀️
+80°F
31 July
☀️
+86°F
In July 2023 Zurich had 24 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Zurich climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Zurich in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+70°F) and the highest in 2022 (+87°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 326 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zurich in July:

Is July a good time to visit Zurich?

July is a really good time to go to Zurich. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zurich.

Can you sunbathe in Zurich in July?

July is warm in Zurich. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Zurich rainy in July?

Zurich is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zurich in July?

The amount of sunny days in Zurich during July varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Zurich

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zurich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.