When to go · Zurich
Zurich, month by month
The best months for Zurich: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.19 °C (66 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov (grey, wet); late Jul–Aug afternoon heat.8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.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 Zurich, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °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 Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.
June: Inside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.
Zurich: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.