Zurich Weather Forecast
Zurich weather: 76°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Zurich weather in January
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Zurich compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zurich.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lucerne | 27 mi | 51°F | about the same | 66 in |
| Lake Constance | 43 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 46 in |
| Interlaken | 57 mi | 54°F | +34°F warmer | 67 in |
| Eiger | 61 mi | 14°F | 70°F cooler | 60 in |
| Jungfraujoch | 63 mi | 19°F | 65°F cooler | 60 in |
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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 76°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 4 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 12:18 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 26, 2026 at 12:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
