Zurich Klima and Average Vær
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.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 4° | -2° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 8° | 1° | 69 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 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 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 5° | -0° | 109 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zurich
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Zurich compares med 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 tid å besøke 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 desember - 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 24°C is 7.9°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
A 63% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, november and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Zurich is a city in Sveits. Zurich is known for Lakefront, finance and alpine gateway. Befolkningen er rundt 440.000.
Akkurat nå er det 19°C (66°F) in Zurich med overskyet. Det føles som 20°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 18°C til 24°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 63%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Zurich is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er temperate. januar, november and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. august is the warmest month med average highs near 27°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -2°C.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 10 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger and jungfraujoch.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 7.9°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zurich 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.
Quick facts about Zurich
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is a city in Sveits. Its coordinates are 47.3769, 8.5417. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Zurich akkurat nå?
It is currently 19°C (66°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 75% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Zurich?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich, which has a temperate climate. januar, november and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:06 AM.
How many people live in Zurich?
Zurich has a population of approximately 440.000.
What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
