February could be a good time to visit Zurich, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +6°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in February. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in February is +8°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -5°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +3°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.
January
February
March
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 mm
60 mm
86 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
78%
72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
1
4
6
Cloudy days
12
9
7
Rainy days
8
8
13
Snowy days
9
7
5
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 60 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 1 to 4.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Zurich in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 6 m/s to 3 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
Total precipitation in February is about 35 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 48% chance of precipitation and 155 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 1 mm, with a 4% chance of snow on a typical day.
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
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+7°C
2 February
🌧️
+7°C
3 February
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+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+7°C
5 February
🌧️
+4°C
6 February
🌧️
+4°C
7 February
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+3°C
8 February
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0°C
9 February
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+5°C
10 February
☀️
+6°C
11 February
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+7°C
12 February
☀️
+10°C
13 February
🌫️
+8°C
14 February
🌫️
+8°C
15 February
🌫️
+10°C
16 February
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+13°C
17 February
☁️
+13°C
18 February
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+16°C
19 February
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+10°C
20 February
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+15°C
21 February
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+16°C
22 February
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+14°C
23 February
🌧️
+14°C
24 February
🌧️
+15°C
25 February
🌧️
+8°C
26 February
🌨️
+1°C
27 February
☁️
+1°C
28 February
☁️
+3°C
In February 2023 Zurich had 8 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 791 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1861 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.
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, 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.