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Opfikon Climate by Month

The temperature in Opfikon can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Opfikon can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Opfikon is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1287 mm. Year-round, Opfikon has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 133 mm, and the driest month, February, with 86 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Opfikon. 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Opfikon in Switzerland

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Opfikon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Opfikon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Opfikon?
    June tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Opfikon?
    February is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Opfikon?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Opfikon

    Sun   Dec 15
    5°C | 1°C
    W 11 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    8°C | 2°C
    SW 4 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    6°C | 0°C
    N 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain