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Zurich in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zurich in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Zurich, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in September. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 118 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Zurich in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +25°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +24°C.

Is Zurich warm or cold in September?

Zurich is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Zurich:

Climate in Zurich in September

Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+24°C+20°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+7°C+3°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+32°C+28°C
Rainfall
145 mm118 mm102 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%78%83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
773
Cloudy days
4711
Rainy days
161516
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 145 mm to 118 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 104 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 62 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September 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.

How was the weather last September in Zurich?

This is the weather in Zurich in September 2023:
1 September
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+27°C
2 September
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+27°C
3 September
☀️
+27°C
4 September
☀️
+28°C
5 September
☀️
+28°C
6 September
☀️
+28°C
7 September
☀️
+29°C
8 September
☀️
+31°C
9 September
☀️
+30°C
10 September
☀️
+31°C
11 September
☀️
+32°C
12 September
☀️
+30°C
13 September
🌧️
+21°C
14 September
☁️
+23°C
15 September
☁️
+25°C
16 September
☀️
+27°C
17 September
☀️
+28°C
18 September
☀️
+20°C
19 September
🌧️
+23°C
20 September
☀️
+25°C
21 September
☀️
+25°C
22 September
🌧️
+16°C
23 September
☁️
+17°C
24 September
☀️
+19°C
25 September
☀️
+21°C
26 September
☀️
+23°C
27 September
☀️
+23°C
28 September
☀️
+27°C
29 September
☀️
+26°C
30 September
☁️
+24°C
In September 2023 Zurich had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Zurich in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Zurich?

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

Can you sunbathe in Zurich in September?

September has mild temperatures in Zurich. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Zurich rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Zurich in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zurich in September, 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, 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.