Paris vs Zurich

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in September. Paris offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Zurich sees 9 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Zurich is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in September.

Paris reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Zurich averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Paris receives approximately 47 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zurich sees 91 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 4 rain days and 44 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.