Zurich Weather Forecast
Zurich weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Zurich
Snow is in the forecast for Zurich on Fri, Nov 6.
1 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January and December.
16-day forecast for Zurich
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 44° | 15% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 45° | 80% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 43° | 40% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 47° | 100% · 1,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 48° | 43% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 46° | 27% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 48° | 31% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 11% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 40° | 0% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 39° | 4% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 39° | 8% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 39° | 12% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 38° | 16% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 37° | 16% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 36° | 16% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Snow | 37° / 32° | — · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
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 | 80° | 62° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 53° | 3,6 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
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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 56°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 52% and wind is 7 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+02:00). The local time is 4:55 PM.
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 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
