Zürich Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Zürich can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Zürich is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1350 mm (53 in). Year-round, Zürich has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 140 mm (5.5 in), and the driest month, February, with 90 mm (3.5 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Zürich Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Zürich. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zürich.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 85%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during February, March, April and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)