Zurich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, with ancient medieval buildings, stunning lakes and mountains, as well as diverse financial institutions and luxury boutiques. This city combines history and culture, modern fashion and the beauty of nature to become one of the important cities in the world.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Zurich throughout the year
Spring (March–May): 7.2–14.9°C, the climate transitions from cold to warm, with rainfall gradually increasing, peaking in May. Common activities: Hiking, visiting museums, exploring city attractions. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): 19.2–20.6°C, warm climate, abundant sunshine, occasional showers. Common activities: Water sports, outdoor picnics, mountain hiking. Suggested clothing: Short-sleeved clothing, sandals, light raincoat.
Autumn (September–November): 15.5–6.3°C, cool climate, higher rainfall, especially in November. Common activities: Enjoying autumn scenery, savoring local cuisine, visiting indoor exhibitions. Suggested clothing: Thin sweater, jacket, comfortable warm clothing.
Winter (December–February): 2.8–4.9°C, cold climate, occasional snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, ice skating, indoor leisure activities. Suggested clothing: Warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves.
Weather in Zurich
Annual average temperature: approx. 11.3°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1105 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: May
Zurich weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 2.4°C | 4.9°C | 7.2°C | 9.2°C | 14.9°C | 19.2°C | 20.6°C | 20.5°C | 15.5°C | 12.6°C | 6.3°C | 2.8°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 63 | 46.3 | 82.3 | 87.3 | 127 | 97 | 95.7 | 99.7 | 107.7 | 78.7 | 118.3 | 102 |
7-day weather forecast for Zurich
| Date | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Patchy rain nearby | Patchy rain nearby |  Overcast | Overcast |  Light rain |  Partly Cloudy |  Cloudy |
| High | 8.8°C | 11.8°C | 13.9°C | 11.6°C | 7.9°C | 5.5°C | 7.9°C |
| Low | 5.5°C | 6.8°C | 7.3°C | 6.8°C | 1.8°C | -0.6°C | -0.9°C |
