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Canton of Zurich Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Canton of Zurich is a region in Switzerland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Canton of Zurich over the year. What is the best time to visit Canton of Zurich?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Canton of Zurich over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Canton of Zurich in January
In January the weather in Canton of Zurich is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. In Zürich you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Canton of Zurich.
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in February
In February the weather in Canton of Zurich is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. In Zürich you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in March
In March the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from less favorable in Wädenswil to mixed in Zürich. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Wald to 12°C (54°F) in Regensdorf.
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in April
In April the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from mixed in Zürich to good in Winterthur. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Wald to 16°C (61°F) in Regensdorf.
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in May
In May the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from good in Wädenswil to very good in Zürich. The temperatures range from moderate in Richterswil with 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Bülach with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in June
In June the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from good in Richterswil to very good in Zürich. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Richterswil with 21°C (70°F) to high in Bülach with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in July
In July the weather in Canton of Zurich is generally very good. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Wald to 25°C (77°F) in Bülach. On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Canton of Zurich.
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in August
In August the weather in Canton of Zurich is generally very good. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Wald to 25°C (77°F) in Winterthur.
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in September
In September the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from good in Wädenswil to excellent in Winterthur. In Zürich you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in October
In October the weather in Canton of Zurich ranges from mixed in Wädenswil to good in Zürich. In Zürich you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in November
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Canton of Zurich in December
In December the weather in Canton of Zurich is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. In Zürich you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Canton of Zurich in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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