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When is the best time to visit Zurich?
In general the best time to visit Zurich is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- 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 Zurich in different months
This is the average weather in Zurich for each month based on historic data:
May, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 116 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 152 mm in June.
Climate in Zurich
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Zurich 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 | |||||||||||
| 72 | 60 | 86 | 104 | 150 | 152 | 155 | 145 | 118 | 102 | 94 | 87 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 27 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 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 Zurich during the whole year:
The hottest month in Zurich 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 Zurich looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 155 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 15 rainy days and 155 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Zurich during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 8 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zurich:
What is the hottest month in Zurich?
The hottest month in Zurich is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Zurich?
The coldest month in Zurich is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Zurich worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Zurich could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Zurich?
if you're looking to visit Zurich 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
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.