Zurich Weather Forecast
Zurich weather: 61°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Zurich is a city in Switzerland. Zurich is known for Lakefront, finance and alpine gateway. It has a population of about 440.000.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Zurich with mainly clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 56°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Zurich is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 6 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 3.4°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Zurich today at 9.8/10. 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.
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Weather in Zurich right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:34 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zurich
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 80° / 62° | 91% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 28% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 65° | 49% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 72° / 64° | 80% · 0,8 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 62° | 64% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 61° | 31% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 60° | 26% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 62° | 43% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 61° | 55% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 40% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 60° | 42% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 58° | 41% | 1 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 55° | — · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Zurich 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° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 34° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 36° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 41° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 49° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 59° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 79° | 61° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 61° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 54° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 46° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 37° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 32° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Zurich
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Air quality and pollen in Zurich
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Zurich
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Zurich
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is a city in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.3769, 8.5417. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Zurich right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 62% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich, which has a temperate climate. January, 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 local time is 9:34 AM.
How many people live in Zurich?
Zurich has a population of approximately 440.000.
What is the nearest airport to Zurich?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 6 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 121 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 165 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
