When to go
The Best Time to Visit Zurich
Month-by-month climate data for Zurich, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Warmest in Zurich: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Zurich climate, month by month
January
5° / -1°C
~12 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 0°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 1°C
~12 rain days
Fair
April
14° / 4°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
18° / 9°C
~18 rain days
Good
June
23° / 14°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
25° / 15°C
~16 rain days
Good
August
25° / 15°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
September
20° / 12°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
October
16° / 8°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
9° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Fair
December
5° / 0°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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