Climate and monthly weather forecast
Zürich, Switzerland

Ships ashore on Lake Zürich, with a view of the Fraumunster and Grossmunster Churches on either side of the water, in Zürich, Switzerland
Ships ashore on Lake Zürich, with a view of the Fraumunster and Grossmunster Churches on either side of the water, in Zürich, Switzerland

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 2.9°C (37.2°F) and -2°C (28.4°F). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -2°C (28.4°F). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a wintry month in Zürich, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of -1.6°C (29.1°F) and an average high of 4.6°C (40.3°F). In February, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in January - a still cold 4.6°C (40.3°F). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Zürich, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and an average high of 9.5°C (49.1°F). In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) in February to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Zürich, Switzerland, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F). In Zürich, the average high-temperature in April marginally rises from a frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F) in March to a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 8.8°C (47.8°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F). In Zürich, the average high-temperature in May slightly increases from a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) in April to a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Zürich, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.6°C (70.9°F) and min 11.9°C (53.4°F). In Zürich, the average high-temperature in June slightly increases from an enjoyable 18.5°C (65.3°F) in May to a pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a moderately hot summer month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 14°C (57.2°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Zürich, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 13.8°C (56.8°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F). In Zürich, Switzerland, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still warm 23.3°C (73.9°F). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Zürich, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 18.8°C (65.8°F) and 10.5°C (50.9°F). In September, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a warm 23.3°C (73.9°F) in August to an enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.7°C (56.7°F) and 7°C (44.6°F). In October, the average high-temperature drops from an enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F) in September to a moderate 13.7°C (56.7°F). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Zürich, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average low of 2°C (35.6°F). In Zürich, the average high-temperature in November decreases from a mild 13.7°C (56.7°F) in October to a chilly 7.2°C (45°F). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.7°C (30.7°F) and 3.7°C (38.7°F). In December, the average high-temperature slightly decreases from a frosty 7.2°C (45°F) in November to a wintry 3.7°C (38.7°F). Weather in December »
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Zürich?

January is the coldest month in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average high-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -2°C (28.4°F).

What is the driest month in Zürich?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Zürich. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Zürich?

Throughout the year, in Zürich, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 1133mm (44.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Zürich?

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Zürich.

How many days does it snow in Zürich?

Throughout the year, in Zürich, Switzerland, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 850mm (33.46") of snow is accumulated.

When is the lowest UV index in Zürich?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the snowiest month in Zürich?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 220mm (8.66") of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Zürich?

On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Zürich, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CET to CEST. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00, and the time zone reverts from CEST to CET.

What is the least humid month in Zürich?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, April is the least humid month in Zürich, Switzerland.

When it does not snow in Zürich?

In Zürich, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the rainiest month in Zürich?

The month with the most rainfall in Zürich is June, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

When are the longest days in Zürich?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 53min of daylight.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Zürich?

The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

What is the warmest month in Zürich?

The warmest month in Zürich, Switzerland, is July, with an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

What month has the most sunshine in Zürich?

July has the most sunshine of the year in Zürich, Switzerland, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

What are the most humid months in Zürich?

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zürich?

The month with the shortest days in Zürich is December, with an average of 8h and 32min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Zürich?

The month with the least sunshine in Zürich is December, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

Average humidity
Zürich, Switzerland

Average humidity - Zürich, Switzerland

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

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Average rainfall
Zürich, Switzerland

Average rainfall - Zürich, Switzerland

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (63mm).

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Average rainfall days
Zürich, Switzerland

Average rainfall days - Zürich, Switzerland

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall
Zürich, Switzerland

Average snowfall - Zürich, Switzerland

The month with the highest snowfall is February (220mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days
Zürich, Switzerland

Average snowfall days - Zürich, Switzerland

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Zürich, Switzerland

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Zürich, Switzerland

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

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Average UV index
Zürich, Switzerland

Average UV index - Zürich, Switzerland

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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