When to go · Winterthur
Winterthur, month by month
The best months for Winterthur: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov (grey and wet), late Jul–Aug school holidays if you want quiet museums.8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Winterthur, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jun: 12
Crowds
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).
June: Inside Winterthur's best window: May–Sep, Dec (Christmas market).
Winterthur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.