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Best time to visit Zurich
Zurich sits by its lake with the Alps on the horizon. Summer is warm and lively, winter cold and sometimes snowy.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
February · Mean daily maximum
7.1 °C
1991–2025: 4.6 °C
+2.5 °C · higher
November · Wet days
16.2 days/month
1991–2025: 13.5 days/month
+2.7 days/month · higher
January · Monthly precipitation
111.9 mm/month
1991–2025: 87.4 mm/month
+24.5 mm/month · higher
June: 3/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 31.9 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Seasonal contrast
Zurich: temperature opens and closes the travel window
Average daily highs span 19.9 °C across the year. This marked contrast shapes the choice of month more than small differences in rain or sunshine.
The key decision
Choose the suitable temperature range first. Within that window, dryness and sunshine identify the stronger month.
Lowest average daily low
January · -3.3 °C
Highest average daily high
July and August · 22.8 °C
Fewest rainy days
February · 11.9
Most sunshine
June · 7.3 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | -3 | 14 | 87 | 1.5 | 88 | 2.1 | 26 |
| February | 5 | -3 | 12 | 73 | 2.5 | 85 | 2.1 | 32 |
| March | 9 | 0 | 14 | 87 | 4.0 | 82 | 2.2 | 35 |
| April | 13 | 4 | 14 | 90 | 5.5 | 79 | 2.0 | 46 |
| May | 17 | 8 | 18 | 137 | 6.4 | 79 | 2.0 | 53 |
| June | 21 | 12 | 18 | 138 | 7.3 | 78 | 1.8 | 63 |
| July | 23 | 14 | 18 | 145 | 7.1 | 78 | 1.8 | 66 |
| August | 23 | 14 | 16 | 137 | 6.2 | 78 | 1.6 | 67 |
| September | 19 | 10 | 14 | 109 | 4.6 | 82 | 1.7 | 62 |
| October | 14 | 6 | 13 | 97 | 2.9 | 85 | 1.7 | 46 |
| November | 8 | 1 | 14 | 95 | 1.6 | 88 | 1.7 | 29 |
| December | 3 | -2 | 15 | 102 | 1.2 | 88 | 2.0 | 23 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Zurich?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Zurich are practically tied in July and August at around 23 °C.