Switzerland Weather
🇨🇭 2 cities covered · Europe
· oceanic climate
Warmest city
Geneva
Coolest city
Zurich
Sunniest city
Geneva
Best time to visit
July to October
Weather in Switzerland at a glance
Weather in Switzerland spans a single dominant oceanic climate across the 2 cities we cover. Geneva is typically the warmest spot, averaging 53°F (12°C) across the year, while Zurich runs coolest at 51°F (10°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Geneva - annual average 53°
- Coolest city: Zurich - annual average 51°
- Sunniest city: Geneva (9.0 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: July to October
- Climate type: oceanic
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Geneva leads with about 9.0 hours of sun per day on average. Zurich is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1270 mm (50.0 inches) of precipitation a year, and Zurich sees the most snow, around 22 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, July to October brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Switzerland today
Switzerland cities compared
Switzerland weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 30° | 14 | 5.2 h/day |
| February | 46° | 32° | 11 | 6.7 h/day |
| March | 52° | 36° | 13 | 8.3 h/day |
| April | 59° | 41° | 12 | 10.0 h/day |
| May | 65° | 49° | 16 | 10.4 h/day |
| June | 74° | 57° | 14 | 11.9 h/day |
| July | 79° | 61° | 13 | 12.6 h/day |
| August | 78° | 61° | 11 | 11.1 h/day |
| September | 69° | 54° | 11 | 9.7 h/day |
| October | 60° | 47° | 11 | 7.6 h/day |
| November | 49° | 38° | 13 | 5.6 h/day |
| December | 43° | 33° | 13 | 4.9 h/day |
Switzerland weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Switzerland?
Among the cities we cover, Geneva is the warmest, averaging 53°F (12°C) across the year. Its hottest month is July, with highs near 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest city in Switzerland?
Zurich runs coldest, averaging 51°F (10°C) for the year; January lows average 29°F (-2°C).
What is the sunniest city in Switzerland?
Geneva, with about 9.0 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
Averaged across the covered cities, July to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Switzerland?
Yes - 2 of the 2 covered cities see regular snowfall. Zurich gets the most, about 22 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Switzerland like?
The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.