Zurich · AutumnMonth summary
Zurich weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zurich in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is an average time for Zurich. August (7.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Zurich in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn marks the end of peak season in Zurich. Temperatures drop (15°C) and rain returns (37% of days). Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Zurich averages 15°C, 37% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zurich in October
Is October a good time to visit Zurich?
October is an acceptable time for Zurich (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Zurich in October?
With 15°C max and 8.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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