Weather Guide

Switzerland Average Monthly Weather

Weather score29Poor annual avg

Best months: July, August, September

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 9°C, sunshine averages 4.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1228mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.

Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

9°C

Rain

1228mm

Annual total

Sun

4.8h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

29

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 123mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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July19°C average high

July is one of Switzerland's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July123mm average rain

July is wetter than Switzerland's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

July7.2 hours average sun

July is one of Switzerland's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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July0°C average sea

July is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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July43 weather score

July is one of Switzerland's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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