September verdict

Switzerland in September

Weather score35Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.

Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

107mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

35

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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September15°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September107mm average rain

September sits near Switzerland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September5.7 hours average sun

September sits close to Switzerland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September0°C average sea

September is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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September35 weather score

September sits close to Switzerland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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