Munich vs Zurich

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Munich edges ahead as the better destination in August. Munich offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Zurich sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Munich sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Zurich is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Munich is the stronger choice in August.

Munich reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Zurich averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Munich receives approximately 100 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zurich sees 112 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Munich the drier option by 1 rain day and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.