Zürich Climate by Month
Zürich has an oceanic climate and the weather is very changeable due to proximity of the mountains. The temperature is pretty low and large differences can occur between day and night. Therefore, always prepare for both hot and cold weather when you pack your suitcase. However, because Zurich is on the southern side of the mountains the temperature is almost always a bit higher than the average in Switzerland. And in summer the temperature can even rise to pleasant heights.
Summer is the best time to travel, although it can rain more. When you can settle for slightly lower temperatures, then you can choose to go in May, June and September with a lot less tourists around.
The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Zürich (Canton of Zurich), Switzerland. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.
Average day and night temperature
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.
Monthly hours of sunshine
The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year
Daily percent of sunshine
The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year
Monthly precipitation
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.
Monthly rainy days
The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.
Average humidity
The mean monthly relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)
