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Zurich, Switzerland · Temperate

Zurich in July: go or not?

Good time. Zurich in July gets 7.7/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 47.38°N · 8.54°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Zurich · July
7.7
15–25°
Temperature
50%
Rain
7h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Ilia Bronskiy via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

Summer in Zurich brings pleasant temperatures (25.0°F) and long sunny days (7.4h of sunshine). With 50.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.

July ranks 2 out of 12 months in Zurich. Compared to June: +2°F daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
15.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Zurich is August (7.9/10), 0.2 pt higher than July.

See August →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Zurich, Switzerland's largest city: 430,000 inhabitants, 1.5 million in the urban area, the country's economic and financial capital (worldwide HQ of UBS, Credit Suisse until the 2023 merger, Swiss Re, Zurich Insurance), regularly ranked among the cities with the highest standard of living in the world.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Switzerland

🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Very expensive · 5/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 39°F
🌧️Rainiest month May · 56%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
Indoor sights Year-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Zurich ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Switzerland
Temperate climate with a 7.9 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.38°N · 8.54°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Zurich?
August is the best month with 77°F highs, 59°F lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 40.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Zurich get in August?
Zurich averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Zurich?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Zurich in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 59°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
Is Zurich good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Zurich scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Zurich?
December is the most difficult month to visit Zurich, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Zurich in July?
The average UV index reaches 6 in July in Zurich (high), with about 15.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.