Best time to visit Zurich

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When is the best time to visit Zurich?

The best time to visit Zurich is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Zurich2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Zurich4
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Zurich9
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Zurich13
    Apr
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Zurich18
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Zurich21
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Zurich23
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Zurich22
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Zurich19
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Zurich13
    Oct
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Zurich7
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Zurich3
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Zurich?

The hottest time of year in Zurich is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Zurich?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Zurich with 136mm on average. There are normally 17 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Zurich?

The sunniest time of year in Zurich is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 45% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Switzerland (Zurich) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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