2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Zurich in February

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

February is a wet time to visit Zurich. Zurich has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 10°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

10°C

Avg Low

2°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

10.3h

Is February a good time to visit Zurich?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:33 AM

Sunset

5:49 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 6°C -1°C 8 Good
February 10°C 2°C 17 Wet
March 11°C 1°C 12 Good
April 19°C 6°C 5 Good
May 19°C 8°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 21°C 13°C 16 Excellent (best)
July 25°C 15°C 14 Excellent (best)
August 25°C 16°C 10 Excellent (best)
September 21°C 12°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 7°C 16 Wet
November 9°C 3°C 7 Good
December 5°C 0°C 15 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for February

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is February a good time to visit Zurich? +

February is typically Wet for visiting Zurich, with average highs of 10°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Zurich in February? +

With highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Zurich in February? +

Zurich typically sees around 17 rainy days in February.

How many hours of daylight are there in Zurich in February? +

In February, Zurich gets approximately 10.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is February peak season in Zurich? +

No, February is not peak season in Zurich. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Zurich? +

The best months to visit Zurich are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Zurich)

Last Updated: January 2026

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