Best Time to Visit
🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
5°
-1°
Fair
Feb
6°
-2°
Good
Mar
10°
1°
Good
Apr
14°
4°
Good
May
18°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
15°
Great
Aug
23°
15°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
15°
7°
Great
Nov
9°
3°
Good
Dec
5°
0°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -1°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 13 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 18°C | 9°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 16 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 15 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 14 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 12 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 5°C | 0°C | 14 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 5°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
The least favorable time to visit Zurich is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Zurich during the best travel months (September, May, June), when temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C:
Zurich has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is December at just 5°C. Annual rainfall averages 1122mm across approximately 160 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Low °C | -1 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 77 | 67 | 79 | 84 | 116 | 115 | 118 | 112 | 91 | 85 | 86 | 92 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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