Switzerland · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Zurich are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Zurich sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 24°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1108mm — May is typically the wettest month (~128mm) and February the driest (~60mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 229 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -1°C | 63mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 5° / -1°C | 60mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 2°C | 71mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 15° / 5°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 19° / 9°C | 128mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 22° / 13°C | 128mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 24° / 14°C | 126mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 24° / 14°C | 119mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 11°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 14° / 7°C | 85mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 8° / 3°C | 76mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / 0°C | 83mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 60 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 89 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Zurich is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 144 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Zurich is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 178 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Zurich is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Zurich is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 207 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Zurich is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 126mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 229 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Zurich is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 119mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 216 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Zurich is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 164 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Zurich is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 109 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 76mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 61 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 47 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf