Zurich Airport Weather Forecast
Zurich Airport weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Zurich Airport is an airport in Zurich. Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Zurich Airport with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 60°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Zurich Airport is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 127 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 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zurich Airport today at 9.8/10. 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.
Weather in Zurich Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:39 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zurich Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 75° / 60° | 100% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 64° | 25% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 62° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 57° | 89% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 75° / 54° | 49% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 63° | 25% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 62° | 34% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 62° | 36% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 60° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 62° | 33% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 59° | 25% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 58° | 18% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 64° | 27% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 24% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 52° | — | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Zurich Airport 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° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 35° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 48° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 58° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 59° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 60° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 52° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 35° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 31° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Zurich Airport
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Air quality and pollen in Zurich Airport
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 Airport
Go in June, July, August and September. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zurich Airport?
Zurich Airport is an airport in Zurich. Its coordinates are 47.4647, 8.5492. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Zurich Airport right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zurich Airport?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zurich Airport, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zurich Airport in?
Zurich Airport observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:39 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Zurich Airport?
The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 127 mi away, Munich Airport (MUC), 162 mi away and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 178 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Zurich Airport?
Popular options include Lake Lucerne, Lake Constance, Eiger, Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau and Swiss National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 25, 2026 at 9:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
