Zurich Weather Forecast
Zurich weather: 51°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Zurich?
No - rain is unlikely in Zurich today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 11% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Zurich
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 46° | 0% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 48° | 83% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 0% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 43° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 43° | 2% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 53° / 40° | 3% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 40° | 3% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 38° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 38° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 35° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 33° | 3% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 31° | 15% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 36° | 18% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 44° | 23% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 38° | — · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Zurich
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 69°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 51°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
June, July, August and September 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+01:00). The local time is 5:41 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 October 27, 2026 at 5:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
