Zurich weather
World cities · Switzerland · 47.38°N 8.54°E
Zurich, in Switzerland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 24.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around -1.4°C. The city sees roughly 1308mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and February the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7° | -1.4° | 85mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.7° | 0.4° | 72mm | 13 |
| Mar | 11.1° | 1.3° | 78mm | 12 |
| Apr | 14.3° | 3.8° | 96mm | 12 |
| May | 18.1° | 8.7° | 138mm | 18 |
| Jun | 23.4° | 13.6° | 132mm | 16 |
| Jul | 24.7° | 15.2° | 152mm | 16 |
| Aug | 24.6° | 15.3° | 127mm | 12 |
| Sep | 20.5° | 11.9° | 95mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.7° | 7.9° | 100mm | 12 |
| Nov | 8.6° | 2.9° | 106mm | 14 |
| Dec | 4.9° | -0.4° | 127mm | 16 |
Seasons in Zurich
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Zurich climb from 11.1°C in March to 18.1°C by May, while nights ease from 1.3°C to 8.7°C. The season brings around 312mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 24.2°C, peaking in July at 24.7°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (127mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Zurich gets roughly 15.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 20.5°C in September to 8.6°C by November, with around 301mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average -0.5°C, with January the coldest month (average low -1.4°C, daytime high 4.7°C). Expect about 41 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 8.3 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Zurich compares
| Zurich | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1308mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 164 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 24.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | -0.5°C | 3.4°C |
Zurich is about 24% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Zurich weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Zurich?
July is typically the warmest month in Zurich, with average daytime highs of 24.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 24.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Zurich?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 152mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. February is typically the driest (72mm).
How much does it rain in Zurich per year?
Zurich receives roughly 1308mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 164 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Zurich?
Winter nights (December–February) in Zurich average around -0.5°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low -1.4°C).
When is the best time to visit Zurich for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Zurich. August is typically the driest of the warm months (127mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 24.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Zurich's weather compare with the UK?
Zurich receives 1308mm of rain a year, about 24% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 24.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average -0.5°C versus 3.4°C.