Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Zurich, Switzerland Average Monthly Weather
Weather score31Poor annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 4.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1088mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
1088mm
Annual total
Sun
4.1h
Weather score
31
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Zurich, Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October13°C average high
October is close to Zurich's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October67mm average rain
October is one of Zurich's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.3 hours average sun
October is below Zurich's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October26 weather score
October scores below Zurich's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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