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Zurich Travel Guide

Zurich, Switzerland — Climate

Zurich Weather

The climate of Zurich is continental, and temperatures are modified by winds off the Atlantic Ocean. Winters are cold, while summers tend to be hot and sunny. In January, temperatures can range between 14°F (-10°C) and 41°F (5°C) and in July, temperatures can range between 59°F (15°C) and 86°F (30°C). The wettest time of year is from June to August.

Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Zurich

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rainfall (inches) 2.4 2.4 2.7 3.3 4.0 5.0 5.0 4.9 3.9 3.3 2.8 2.8
Rainfall (cm) 61 60 68 85 101 127 128 124 98 83 71 71
Min Temp (°C) -11 °C -8 °C -6 °C -2 °C 2 °C 6 °C 8 °C 7 °C 4 °C 0 °C -4 °C -9 °C
Max Temp (°C) 9 °C 11 °C 16 °C 21 °C 25 °C 28 °C 29 °C 29 °C 24 °C 20 °C 16 °C 11 °C
Min Temp (°F) 13 °F 17 °F 22 °F 29 °F 35 °F 42 °F 46 °F 45 °F 40 °F 32 °F 24 °F 16 °F
Max Temp (°F) 49 °F 51 °F 61 °F 70 °F 77 °F 82 °F 85 °F 84 °F 76 °F 68 °F 60 °F 51 °F
Good Weather No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No