Zurich: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Zurich. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Zurich has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 13 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Zurich is during May, June, July, August, September, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Jan–Sep Wetter season: May–Dec
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13 km/h
February (gusts 34)
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Spring
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Autumn
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 0°C | 13d (89mm) | 5.3h | 84% Very Humid | 1.8 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 9°C | 2°C | 12d (68mm) | 6.7h | 79% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | | Good | View Details → |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 11d (71mm) | 8.6h | 72% Humid | 5.2 High | | Good | View Details → |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 11d (80mm) | 10h | 68% Humid | 7.2 Very High | | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 19°C | 10°C | 16d (123mm) | 10.4h | 73% Humid | 7.6 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 25°C | 14°C | 14d (125mm) | 11.9h | 71% Humid | 8.6 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 26°C | 16°C | 15d (106mm) | 12h | 70% Humid | 8.2 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 26°C | 16°C | 13d (131mm) | 10.5h | 73% Humid | 7.2 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 12d (98mm) | 8.9h | 80% Very Humid | 5.4 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 14d (85mm) | 7h | 85% Very Humid | 3.4 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 14d (89mm) | 5.4h | 87% Very Humid | 2 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 14d (96mm) | 4.4h | 89% Very Humid | 1.4 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
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Lakeside old town charm with Lake Zurich promenade and Altstadt, art, and easy Alps access.
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