Best Time to Visit Zurich
Late spring and early fall are ideal for city exploring. Winter is magical but cold, perfect for nearby skiing.
Best Months to Visit
MayJuneSeptember
Months to Avoid
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Weather Throughout the Year
Temperature (°C)
HighLow
Rainfall (mm)
Month by Month
JanAvoid
High: 3°C
Low: -2°C
Rain: 60mm
ModerateFebAvoid
High: 5°C
Low: -1°C
Rain: 55mm
ModerateMar
High: 10°C
Low: 2°C
Rain: 65mm
ModerateApr
High: 15°C
Low: 5°C
Rain: 80mm
HighMayBest
High: 19°C
Low: 9°C
Rain: 110mm
HighJunBest
High: 23°C
Low: 13°C
Rain: 125mm
High
Zürich Festival
Jul
High: 25°C
Low: 15°C
Rain: 115mm
Very HighStreet Parade
Aug
High: 24°C
Low: 14°C
Rain: 125mm
Very HighSepBest
High: 20°C
Low: 11°C
Rain: 85mm
HighOct
High: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Rain: 75mm
ModerateNov
High: 8°C
Low: 2°C
Rain: 70mm
LowDecAvoid
High: 4°C
Low: -1°C
Rain: 65mm
HighChristmas Markets, New Year's Eve
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