Switzerland weather in July 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 22°C in Switzerland in July based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with 15 days with some rainfall and typically 95 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Switzerland (Bern)22
    22°C max day temperature
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in July in Switzerland (Bern)15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in July in Switzerland (Bern)12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 15 hours of daylight per day in July in Switzerland (Bern)15
    15 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in July in Switzerland (Bern)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 95 mm monthly rainfall in July in Switzerland (Bern)95
    95 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High) in July in Switzerland (Bern)8
    8 (Very High) UV index

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The July weather guide for Switzerland (Bern) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

What is the weather in Switzerland in July like?

July is the height of summer in Switzerland, with the warmest temperatures of the year and plenty of daylight hours to enjoy good weather.

Central Plateau's warmest month

On the Central Plateau, it is a little warmer and sunnier in the west, for example, at Geneva compared with Bern in the centre and Zurich in the east. Geneva enjoys nearly nine hours of sunshine a day on average in July, compared with Zurich's seven to seven-and-a-half hours, and is over 2°C warmer. It also has four fewer days with rainfall in the month compared with Zurich. That said, it is still a good time to visit both cities.

Temperatures across the plateau usually reach the mid- to high twenties during the day, falling to just over 10°C at night, then to the mid-teens. Afternoon thunderstorms are still a common feature of July weather, but they are rarely long-lasting.

Cooler in the Jura Mountains

Cooler conditions, by 4°C to 5°C, prevail in the Jura Mountains to the north simply because of the higher elevations. Here, you would be unlikely to experience a really hot day; these can occasionally occur on the Central Plateau in July.

It is slightly cloudier than on the plateau, with at least an hour less sunshine per day on average, although rainfall days and amounts are similar.

Summer in the Swiss Alps

In the Swiss Alps, the summer wildflower season continues for a few weeks into July, and normally, there is slightly more sunshine across the whole region than in June. Valleys such as the Rhone Valley grab the lion's share of sunshine at nearly nine hours a day on average.

This compares with six to six-and-a-half hours in Zermatt and St Moritz. Temperatures obviously depend on elevation, with Zermatt and St Moritz posting daytime highs of around 20°C, while in the valleys at Sion and Chur, it's 5°C to 7°C warmer. On the other hand, in places like Zermatt and St Moritz, expect nighttime temperatures to fall into single figures.

You can expect rain both high in the mountains and down in the valleys, but it is not the sort that hangs around. Typically, clouds that develop during the day produce a shower or two towards the end of the day.

Wetter in the far south

The warmest but also wettest part of Switzerland in July is in the far south. Expect temperatures to reach the high twenties during the day, for example, at Locarno and Lugano, falling to just below 20°C at night. Away from the mountains and this far south, the weather has a much more Mediterranean feel, but unlike elsewhere in the Mediterranean, there is summer rain.

However, do not be put off. There is also a lot of sunshine, over eight hours a day on average. The rain tends to come in afternoon or early-evening thunderstorms, with cloud building during the day. So, the best time to be out and about is in the mornings.

Things to do in Switzerland in July

Montreux Jazz Festival (3-18 July 2026)

The Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the world's premier music festivals, held annually in early July over a 16 day period on the shores of Lake Geneva. The event offers an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, rock and pop music with both free/paid concerts, gigs, workshops and activities.

Statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux
Statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux © Chris Schaer - Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Paléo Festival Nyon (21-26 July 2026)

One of Switzerland's biggest open-air music festivals runs over six days in late July. The Paléo Festival has a diverse line-up including international headliners along with established and emerging artists. It is located in Plaine de l'Asse, Nyon approximately 25 km north of Geneva.

Gurten Festival Bern (15-18 July 2026)

Gurten Festival is an annual music festival in mid-July located on the Gurten hillside within easy reach of Bern, Switzerland. The festival's line-up is a mix of international and Swiss mainstream artists in pop, R&B, rock, and electronic genres across multiple stages.

Switzerland temperatures in July

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How hot is it in Switzerland in July?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 22°C in Bern, Switzerland in July, falling to 12°C at night.

How sunny is it in Switzerland in July?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bern, Switzerland in July - that's 49% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in Switzerland in July?

There are usually 15 days with some rain in Bern, Switzerland in July and the average monthly rainfall is 95mm.

Switzerland July sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Switzerland in July 2026. Select a month to view Switzerland sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Switzerland sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bern.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st July 2026 04:39 20:29
Thursday, 16th July 2026 04:52 20:21
Friday, 31st July 2026 05:08 20:04

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