Zurich Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Zurich: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Zurich month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 4° | -2° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 8° | 1° | 69 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | 12° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 16° | 5° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 19° | 9° | 139 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 25° | 15° | 116 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 26° | 16° | 131 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 27° | 17° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 20° | 12° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 16° | 8° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 9° | 3° | 148 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | 5° | -0° | 109 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zurich
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zurich compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zurich.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lucerne | 43 km | 11°C | about the same | 1652 mm |
| Lake Constance | 69 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 1161 mm |
| Interlaken | 92 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 1680 mm |
| Eiger | 98 km | -10°C | 21°C cooler | 1518 mm |
| Jungfraujoch | 101 km | -8°C | 19°C cooler | 1524 mm |
Klima by airport in Zurich
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Zurich
Go in Juni, Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, November and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zurich
Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 6.6°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, November and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Zurich is a city in Schweiz. Zurich is known for Lakefront, finance and alpine gateway. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 440.000.
Aktuell sind es 22°C (71°F) in Zurich mit teilweise bewölkt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 21°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 11°C und 22°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 3%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.8/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Zurich is Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist temperate. Januar, November and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. August ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 27°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -2°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 10 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger and Jungfraujoch.
Kurz gesagt. Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 6.6°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 5 PM und 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zurich today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Zurich
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is a city in Schweiz. Its coordinates are 47.3769, 8.5417. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Zurich jetzt?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) mit teilweise bewölkt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 44% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Zurich?
Juni, Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich, which has a temperate climate. Januar, November and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The Ortszeit is 3:01 PM.
How many people live in Zurich?
Zurich has a population of approximately 440.000.
What is the nearest airport und Zurich?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 10 km away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 195 km away and Munich Airport (MUC), 265 km away.
What are the top things und do in Zurich?
Popular options include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Swiss National Park.
What places are in Zurich?
Zurich covers 1 places in this atlas, including Zurich Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
