Zürich weather in September (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does September bring to Zürich? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

September in Zürich generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Zürich in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Zürich. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zürich climate page with graphs.

 

Zürich, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in Switzerland in September

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Zürich, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zürich.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.