Zurich, SwitzerlandQuick decision
When to visit Zurich?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–25°C in August
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (46%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Alpine ExcursionsMay–October — Jungfraujoch, Lucerne and Titlis 1–2h away.
MuseumsYear-round — Kunsthaus, Museum für Gestaltung and FIFA Museum.
Chocolate & FoodYear-round — Lindt Home, fondue and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Lake ZurichJune–August — swimming, Badis (public baths) and cruises.
Monthly climate data
Zurich weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 45% | 3.3 | 5.3h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.5 | 7.3h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 41% | 2.3 | 9.4h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 15°C | 41% | 3.0 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 8°C | 18°C | 56% | 4.4 | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 50% | 4.2 | 13.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 50% | 4.4 | 13.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 40% | 4.0 | 12.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 41% | 3.3 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 3.0 | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 8°C | 43% | 3.3 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | -1°C | 5°C | 46% | 3.2 | 4.6h | 2.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 46% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 47% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 40% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 44% rainy days, 5.7h sunshine/day. Score: 2.8/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 40% rainy days and 25°C.
December is the wettest month with 46% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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