Our verdict
The best time to visit Zurich is April-July
In summer, the temperature in Zurich can rise as high as 28℃ (82℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -8℃ (18℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Zurich when the days are longest, you should visit in August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Zurich in July – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Zurich, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Zurich seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Zurich as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Zurich is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Zurich
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Zurich for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Zurich climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Zurich for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Zurich in January
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in February
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in March
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in April
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in May
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Zurich in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Zurich in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Zurich in August
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Zurich in September
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Zurich in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Zurich in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zurich in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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