When to go to Zurich?
Cobbled lanes and drinking fountains fill Zurich's Niederdorf quarter, a few minutes from the lakeside terraces and the shop windows of Bahnhofstrasse. The Kunsthaus gathers centuries of painting a short walk from the water, and a rack railway climbs the Uetliberg for a view over red roofs, lake and forest. Swimming from the wooden bathing platforms is a local habit worth copying.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Zurich, aim for June to August.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Zurich
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 72 | 2 | 47 |
| February | 6.4 | 60 | 4 | 54 |
| March | 7.9 | 87 | 6 | 57 |
| April | 8.1 | 130 | 9 | 53 |
| May | 9.8 | 145 | 14 | 60 |
| June | 11.9 | 113 | 19 | 74 |
| July | 12.3 | 140 | 20 | 73 |
| August | 10.8 | 113 | 21 | 72 |
| September | 9.1 | 122 | 16 | 61 |
| October | 6.8 | 108 | 13 | 53 |
| November | 4.7 | 143 | 6 | 41 |
| December | 3.8 | 132 | 2 | 39 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Zurich, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is February (about 60 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 1,363 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Zurich?
- Old town (Niederdorf)
- Lake Zurich and Bahnhofstrasse
- Kunsthaus (art museum)
- Uetliberg (panorama)
Practical info
- Country: Switzerland
- Station: Zürich HB
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