Best Time to Visit Zurich
Switzerland · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Zurich?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Zurich?
- July is typically the hottest month in Zurich, with average daytime highs around 24°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Zurich?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 128mm of precipitation.