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Zurich in July
Zurich's warmest month brings highs averaging 76°F (24°C), lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain.
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 5.7 in (144 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (15°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.7 in (144 mm) falls in the month.
With about 15 h 23 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (71 → 73/100).
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zurich in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Kronenhalle
Classic restaurant and bar with Chagall and Picasso on the walls.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.7 in of rain.
Grossmünster
Twin-towered church where the Reformation began in Zurich; climb the Karl tower.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.7 in of rain.
Zeughauskeller
Beer hall in a 1487 armory serving Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and sausages.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Swiss National Museum
Castle-like museum of Swiss history next to the main station.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in July.
Frau Gerolds Garten
Summer garden bar built from shipping containers in Zurich West.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Nearby in July
- Lucerne in July~25 mi · highs 76°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Andermatt in July~53 mi · highs 62°F, 6.1 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Interlaken in July~57 mi · highs 77°F, 5.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Colmar in July~74 mi · highs 80°F, 3.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~567 m to Zurich's ~408 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.
Zurich in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Zurich?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 82 in September. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Zurich in July?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in July?
Yes: about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.6 in (1311 mm).
What should I pack for Zurich in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Swiss Lakes by Rail May – Oct
Planning Zurich in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.