Month guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Zurich in July
What July is really like in Zurich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Zurich. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with the lake and river baths at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Zurich: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:19
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Swimming in the lake and Limmat, open-air bars and the Street Parade; warm with afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Züri Fäscht — city festival with fireworks, held every three years (early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · City and Lindenhof
Lindenhof hill
Come early in the morning or at sunset for the view, and walk down through the lanes to the Fraumünster.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Uetliberg
Uetliberg
Zurich's local mountain, at about 870 metres, is reached by the S10 train from the main station in around 20 minutes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
- Kids
Experience · Lake Zurich and Limmat
Lake and river baths (Badis)
Bring a waterproof bag and swim only at the official baths; the Limmat's current is strong outside them.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Zurich West
Im Viadukt and Zurich West
The arches of a 19th-century railway viaduct now hold design shops, cafés and the Markthalle food hall, running for about 500 metres through Kreis 5.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Zurich?
One of the best months to visit Zurich, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Zurich?
It is one of the best months to visit Zurich. Warmest month, with the lake and river baths at their busiest.
+How warm is Zurich in July?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zurich in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.