Best Time en Visit Zurich
Beste reistijd Zurich: juni, juli, augustus and september. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Zurich
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, november and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Zurich month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 4° | -2° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 8° | 1° | 69 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 12° | 2° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 5° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 19° | 9° | 139 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 15° | 116 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 26° | 16° | 131 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 27° | 17° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 9° | 3° | 148 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 5° | -0° | 109 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Zurich compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd each airport in Zurich
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, november and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zurich is a city in Zwitserland. Zurich is known for Lakefront, finance and alpine gateway. Er wonen ongeveer 440.000.
Op dit moment is het 13°C (56°F) in Zurich met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 13°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 23°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Zurich is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, november and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 27°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -2°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 10 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger and jungfraujoch.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 7.4°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zurich today at 10/10. 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.
Weer in Zurich nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 4:03 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 14° / 11°
Lichte buien · 64% rain · wind 15 km/h
☁️ 17° / 10°
Bewolkt · 49% rain · wind 10 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Zurich
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Zurich.
Quick facts about Zurich
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Zwitserland |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 47°22′36.8″N 8°32′30.1″E (47.3769, 8.5417) |
| Bevolking | 440.000 |
| Known for | Lakefront, finance and alpine gateway |
| Lokale tijd | 4:03 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Explore Zurich
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is a city in Zwitserland. Its coordinates are 47.3769, 8.5417. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Zurich nu?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 85% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zurich?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich, which has a temperate climate. januari, november and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 4:03 AM.
How many people live in Zurich?
Zurich has a population of approximately 440.000.
What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 4:03 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
