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Zurich in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Zurich in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Zurich in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Zurich in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +6°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Zurich in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zurich for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +9°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +9°C.

Is Zurich warm or cold in February?

Zurich is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Zurich, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zurich in February

Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+4°C+6°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-21°C-17°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+19°C+23°C
Rainfall
72 mm62 mm85 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%78%72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
247
Cloudy days
181513
Rainy days
769
Snowy days
432

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +6°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Zurich in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 107 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zurich wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 7 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Zurich.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Zurich?

This is the weather in Zurich in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+4°C
2 February
🌧️
+7°C
3 February
☁️
+9°C
4 February
☁️
+8°C
5 February
☀️
+7°C
6 February
🌧️
+7°C
7 February
🌧️
+7°C
8 February
☀️
+10°C
9 February
☀️
+12°C
10 February
☀️
+12°C
11 February
☁️
+7°C
12 February
☀️
+6°C
13 February
☀️
+10°C
14 February
☁️
+10°C
15 February
🌧️
+7°C
16 February
🌧️
+8°C
17 February
🌧️
+13°C
18 February
☁️
+15°C
19 February
🌧️
+8°C
20 February
☁️
+11°C
21 February
🌧️
+10°C
22 February
🌧️
+9°C
23 February
☁️
+12°C
24 February
☀️
+11°C
25 February
🌧️
+7°C
26 February
🌫️
+8°C
27 February
☀️
+8°C
28 February
☀️
+9°C
In February 2023 Zurich had 9 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Zurich climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Zurich in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (0°C) and the highest in 2020 (+12°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zurich in February:

Is February a good time to visit Zurich?

It’s always a good time to visit Zurich, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Zurich in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Zurich rainy in February?

Zurich is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zurich in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zurich in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Zurich

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zurich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.