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Zurich weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Zurich and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to Zurich? Zurich, Switzerland, sits at 47.4°N in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Zurich right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Best time to visit Zurich

The most comfortable time to visit Zurich is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Zurich weather by month

what to expect in Zurich through the year

Here is Zurich's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Zurich by season.

Jan
-1°
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
12°
Cool
Apr
13°
Cool
May
18°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
25°
16°
Warm
Aug
26°
16°
Warm
Sep
21°
12°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Wettest
Dec
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Zurich?
The most comfortable time to visit Zurich is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
Will it rain in Zurich during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for Zurich - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for Zurich?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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