Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in July
Zermatt's warmest month brings highs averaging 65°F (19°C), lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
With about 15 h 13 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Zermatt's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in June to 84/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zermatt in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Why now July scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable-car station at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn, with a glacier palace and summit viewing platform.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Hinterdorf
The old quarter of dark larch barns and granaries raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, a few lanes behind the main street.
Nearby in July
- Interlaken in July~47 mi · highs 77°F, 5.8 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in July~57 mi · highs 62°F, 6.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in July~76 mi · highs 76°F, 6.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in July~101 mi · highs 76°F, 5.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Zermatt in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Zermatt?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Zermatt in July?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in July?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Zermatt in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.