Winterthur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Winterthur experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Winterthur is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Winterthur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1195 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Winterthur remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 125 mm over 18 days. In February, this drops slightly to 81 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Winterthur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Winterthur.
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain clear and no rain broken clouds and small chance of slight snowForecast for Winterthur
3 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Winterthur 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
