Zurich Weather
Zurich weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Zurich current weather
Zurich now (local time 09:30)
14°C
Mostly clear
- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
7° – 24°C
Rain likely on 3 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Zurich 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
23°
12°
💧5%
Mon
10/5
☁️
23°
14°
💧20%
Tue
10/6
🌫️
22°
10°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
🌫️
24°
11°
💧15%
Thu
10/8
🌧️
17°
8°
💧93%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
11°
7°
💧74%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
12°
7°
💧52%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
17°
9°
💧53%
Mon
10/12
☁️
17°
8°
💧41%
Tue
10/13
☁️
20°
13°
💧24%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
14°
13°
💧27%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
13°
5°
💧24%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
8°
5°
💧24%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
10°
2°
💧24%
Best time to visit Zurich
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zurich are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 24°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
Zurich climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | -3°C | 94 mm | 88% | -17°C |
| Feb | 5°C | -3°C | 73 mm | 86% | -17°C |
| Mar | 10°C | 1°C | 91 mm | 82% | -15°C |
| AprBest | 15°C | 5°C | 91 mm | 79% | -14°C |
| MayBest | 19°C | 9°C | 141 mm | 79% | -13°C |
| JunBest | 22°C | 14°C | 139 mm | 78% | -11°C |
| JulBest | 24°C | 15°C | 144 mm | 77% | -10°C |
| AugBest | 23°C | 15°C | 146 mm | 79% | -10°C |
| SepBest | 19°C | 11°C | 103 mm | 82% | -13°C |
| OctBest | 15°C | 7°C | 100 mm | 85% | -15°C |
| Nov | 9°C | 2°C | 87 mm | 88% | -17°C |
| Dec | 4°C | -2°C | 102 mm | 88% | -17°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Zurich weather month by month: what to wear
Zurich in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Zurich is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Zurich in November
November in Zurich is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Zurich in December
December in Zurich is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C, around 102 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Zurich in January
January in Zurich is cold: average highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C, around 94 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Zurich in February
February in Zurich is cold: average highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 86% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Zurich in March
March in Zurich is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Zurich in AprilBest month
April in Zurich is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zurich in MayBest month
May in Zurich is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, around 141 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Zurich in JuneBest month
June in Zurich is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C, around 139 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Zurich in JulyBest month
July in Zurich is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 144 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Zurich in AugustBest month
August in Zurich is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, around 146 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Zurich in SeptemberBest month
September in Zurich is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C, around 103 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Zurich?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zurich are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 24°C) and the coldest is January (average low -3°C).
›What's the weather like in Zurich in October, and what should I wear?
October in Zurich is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›What's the weather like in Zurich in November, and what should I wear?
November in Zurich is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
›When is the rainy season in Zurich?
Zurich is wettest in August, with about 146 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 73 mm.
›How cold does Zurich get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 3°C by day and -3°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.