Weather in Zurich

Best time to visit

Zurich enjoys a relatively typical continental climate, with summers (June to August) seeing average temperatures knock the mercury higher than 21˚C (70˚F). Visiting during this period also gives tourists the chance to swim in Lake Zurich or the Limmat. Temperatures drop significantly over winter, but thanks to the city’s arts scene and slew of major visitor attractions, Zurich can be enjoyed year-round. The Christmas markets are always a big draw.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
1.2mm
2
ese
75%
1,019mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
8
°C
1.3mm
1
se
73%
1,019mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
1.3mm
2
ssw
86%
1,019mb
Good
Wed
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0.2mm
0
ese
91%
1,021mb
Good
Thu
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0.2mm
2
ne
94%
1,019mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
1
7
°C
0.3mm
1
sse
78%
1,015mb
Good
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
4
°C
0.5mm
3
ne
90%
1,019mb
Good
Sun
Overcast
Overcast skies
1
3
°C
0mm
4
ene
83%
1,020mb
Good
Mon
Overcast
Overcast skies
1
2
°C
0mm
6
ne
77%
1,019mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.
Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.
Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:
  • 0 to 30 is very low
  • 31 to 50 is low
  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
  • 71 to 80 is moderate
  • 81 to 90 is moderate to high
  • 91 to 100 is high
Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)
Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
  • Very poor - less than 1km
  • Poor - between 1km and 4km
  • Moderate - between 4km and 10km
  • Good - between 10km and 20km
  • Very good - between 20km and 40km
  • Excellent - more than 40km
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