July · Switzerland
Best time to visit Zermatt in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zermatt in July
Average temperature 13°C, 39 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Zermatt scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Beneath the Matterhorn, Zermatt runs as a car-free village with glacier skiing and a dense network of hiking trails.
July in Zermatt: expect compromises
July averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in July?
- In July, Zermatt averages 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Zermatt?
- July earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zermatt in July?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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