Zurich, Switzerland Weather
Zurich hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 66°F (19°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 68°F (20°C).
Current conditions in detail
Zurich weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Zurich looks overcast, with a high of 66° and an overnight low of 52°. Rain is unlikely (13% chance). Winds top out near 3 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Zurich 14-day forecast
About the weather in Zurich
Snow is a defining feature of the Zurich year - it falls on about 22 days annually. Winter highs sit at 40°F (4°C) with lows of 29°F (-2°C), while July recovers to 77°F (25°C).
Zurich weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 95°F (35°C) high · 8°F (-13°C) low
- Wettest month: May (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 22 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 3
- Average humidity: 79%
Temperatures through the year
Snow falls on roughly 22 days a year, mostly November through April. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 77°F (25°C), lows of 60°F (16°C). January is the coolest month, with highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows near 29°F (-2°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 95°F (35°C) and bottoms at 8°F (-13°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Precipitation concentrates in May - 5.8 inches (147 mm) on 18 days - and thins out by February.
Rain, sun and snow
July is the brightest month at 12.1 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.3 - duller than about 75% of the cities we track.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Zurich stays on the cool side of mild: 58°F (14°C) by day, 40°F (5°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 44 of the 90 days, plus about 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Zurich settles into easy warmth: 76°F (24°C) by day, 59°F (15°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 58°F (15°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Zurich stays firmly cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 30°F (-1°C); rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days, plus about 15 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Zurich by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 29° | 14 | 4.1 in | 4.9 h/day | 84% |
| February | 45° | 31° | 12 | 2.9 in | 6.3 h/day | 79% |
| March | 51° | 34° | 13 | 3.1 in | 8.1 h/day | 75% |
| April | 58° | 39° | 13 | 4.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 64° | 47° | 18 | 5.8 in | 9.9 h/day | 75% |
| June | 74° | 56° | 16 | 5.2 in | 11.6 h/day | 74% |
| July | 77° | 60° | 15 | 5.0 in | 12.1 h/day | 72% |
| August | 76° | 60° | 12 | 5.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 75% |
| September | 68° | 53° | 12 | 3.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 80% |
| October | 59° | 46° | 12 | 3.6 in | 7.2 h/day | 84% |
| November | 48° | 37° | 13 | 3.7 in | 5.2 h/day | 87% |
| December | 42° | 31° | 14 | 3.9 in | 4.5 h/day | 88% |