When to go
The Best Time to Visit Zurich
Month-by-month climate data for Zurich, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Zurich— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Zurich: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Zurich climate, month by month
January
5° / -1°C
~12 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 0°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 1°C
~12 rain days
Fair
April
14° / 4°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
18° / 9°C
~18 rain days
Good
June
23° / 14°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
25° / 15°C
~16 rain days
Good
August
25° / 15°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
September
20° / 12°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
October
16° / 8°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
9° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Fair
December
5° / 0°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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