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When is the best time to visit Zürich?
In general the best time to visit Zürich is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Zürich in different months
This is the average weather in Zürich for each month based on historic data:
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 136 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 153 mm in June.
Climate in Zürich
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Zürich for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +19°C | +23°C | +29°C | +32°C | +36°C | +37°C | +37°C | +32°C | +28°C | +22°C | +17°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +6°C | +10°C | +14°C | +19°C | +22°C | +24°C | +24°C | +20°C | +15°C | +8°C | +5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -21°C | -17°C | -16°C | -4°C | -1°C | +4°C | +8°C | +7°C | +3°C | -4°C | -9°C | -13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 78 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 73 | 78 | 83 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 73 | 60 | 88 | 104 | 151 | 153 | 154 | 144 | 119 | 103 | 94 | 88 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 26 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Zürich during the whole year:
The hottest month in Zürich is August with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Zürich looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Zürich is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Zürich during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 154 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 15 rainy days and 154 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Zürich during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zürich:
What is the hottest month in Zürich?
The hottest month in Zürich is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Zürich?
The coldest month in Zürich is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Zürich worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Zürich could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Zürich?
if you're looking to visit Zürich when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 60 mm of rain.
Other cities in Switzerland
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Monthly weather in Zürich
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zürich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
