Geography of Zurich Airport
Geography of Zurich Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Zurich Airport
Lake Lucerne is 33 mi to the south, Lake Constance is 41 mi to the east, Interlaken is 63 mi to the south-west and Eiger is 66 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 47°27′52.9″N 8°32′57.1″E (47.4647, 8.5492)
Quick facts about Zurich Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 47°27′52.9″N 8°32′57.1″E (47.4647, 8.5492) |
| IATA code | ZRH |
| Local time | 4:53 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Zurich Airport is an airport in Zurich. Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Zurich Airport with partly cloudy. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Zurich Airport is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.
The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 127 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger and Jungfraujoch.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zurich Airport today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Zurich Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 28° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 35° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 48° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 58° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 59° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 60° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 52° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 35° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 31° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich Airport?
Zurich Airport is an airport in Zurich. Its coordinates are 47.4647, 8.5492. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Zurich Airport right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 64% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zurich Airport?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich Airport in?
Zurich Airport observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:53 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Zurich Airport?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 127 mi away, Munich Airport (MUC), 162 mi away and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 178 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Zurich Airport?
Popular options include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Swiss National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
