Climate normals · 1970–2000
Zürich Climate
Zürich is a city in Switzerland (ZH) with a population of about 415,367. Its average annual temperature is 9.5°C (49°F), with roughly 1107 mm of rain per year.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1107
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Zürich Climate
Zürich has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 1107 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1107
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 33° | 66 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 77 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 68 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 84 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 103 mm |
| June | 16° / 62° | 130 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 121 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 117 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 87 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 84 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 89 mm |
| December | 2° / 35° | 81 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Zürich
The most comfortable months to visit Zürich are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Zürich are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Zürich, Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C and about 1107 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Zürich average about 24°C (75°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.