Zurich
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
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| January | 4.5 °C | -0.4 °C | 63 mm | 10.1 | 60 | 8.9 h |
| February | 6.2 °C | -0.2 °C | 60 mm | 9.0 | 89 | 10.3 h |
| March | 11.2 °C | 2.9 °C | 71 mm | 10.5 | 144 | 11.9 h |
| April | 15.8 °C | 6.1 °C | 80 mm | 10.8 | 178 | 13.6 h |
| May | 19.8 °C | 10.0 °C | 128 mm | 12.4 | 192 | 15.1 h |
| June | 23.4 °C | 13.6 °C | 128 mm | 12.1 | 207 | 15.9 h |
| July | 25.3 °C | 15.4 °C | 126 mm | 12.2 | 229 | 15.6 h |
| August | 24.9 °C | 15.3 °C | 119 mm | 11.8 | 216 | 14.3 h |
| September | 20.1 °C | 11.7 °C | 87 mm | 9.9 | 164 | 12.6 h |
| October | 14.8 °C | 8.1 °C | 85 mm | 10.1 | 109 | 10.9 h |
| November | 8.6 °C | 3.5 °C | 76 mm | 10.0 | 61 | 9.3 h |
| December | 5.0 °C | 0.5 °C | 83 mm | 11.5 | 47 | 8.5 h |
Plan your trip to Zurich
Tours in Zurich
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Zurich
January in Zurich: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
February in Zurich: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
March in Zurich: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
April in Zurich: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
May in Zurich: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
- It is one of the wettest months, with 128 mm. Bring something waterproof.
June in Zurich: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- It is one of the wettest months, with 128 mm. Bring something waterproof.
July in Zurich: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 126 mm. Bring something waterproof.
August in Zurich: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 119 mm. Bring something waterproof.
September in Zurich: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
October in Zurich: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
November in Zurich: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
December in Zurich: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Curious facts about Zurich
- Its climate is very close to that of Munich (Germany) all year round.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- In 2 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June the sun sets as late as 21:24; in December, at 16:35.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
More destinations
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Geneva
Switzerland
October: 16° / 7°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°