Zurich vs Paris

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.

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

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

Zurich reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Paris averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Zurich receives approximately 91 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 47 mm over 8 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%.