Zug Climate by Month
Zug experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Zug is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Zug has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1644 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Zug has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 174 mm, and the driest month, January, with 108 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Zug. 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
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Zug.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Zug ranges from 2°C in January to 3°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Zug in Switzerland
During the months of June, July and August 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 108 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
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