Climate of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Point-value climate at Zürich (Zürich, Switzerland). Population approximately 1,108,000.
Located in Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,108,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 18.6°C / 65.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 65 mm / 2.6 in (January) to 131 mm / 5.2 in (June) — about 1102 mm / 43.4 in across the year. Zürich is the capital of Zürich. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zürich's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3°C32.5°F | 65 mm2.6″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.5°C34.7°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| March | 5.3°C41.5°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 8.4°C47.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 13.2°C55.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 16.2°C61.2°F | 131 mm5.2″ | — |
| July | 18.6°C65.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| August | 18.2°C64.8°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| September | 14.4°C57.9°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 9.5°C49.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 4.2°C39.6°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 1.5°C34.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zürich?
Zürich does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Zürich's warmest month is July at an average of 18.6°C / 65.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 65 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Zürich?
Zürich, in Zürich, Switzerland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 18.6°C / 65.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1102 mm / 43.4 in, with the wettest month being June (131 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest January (65 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Zürich in July?
The average temperature in Zürich in July is 18.6°C / 65.5°F, with rainfall of about 121 mm / 4.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Zürich?
The driest month in Zürich is January, with about 65 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Zürich?
The wettest month in Zürich is June, with approximately 131 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.