Zurich, Switzerland Weather
Zurich hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 76°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Zurich weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Zurich looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 56°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Zurich 14-day forecast
About the weather in Zurich
Zurich has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 77°F (25°C) in July, and the city records roughly 164 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Zurich weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 8°F (-13°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 22 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 77°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 29°F (-2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 8°F (-13°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.8 inches (147 mm) of rain over 18 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 22 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Zurich is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Zurich brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Zurich is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Zurich is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 30°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season, plus around 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% |