Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Zurich
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Zurich are August, September, June — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, July, August, September, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Zurich (429 m elevation).
Month by month
Zurich weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7°C / 40°F | 10.2 | 10 | |
| February | 8.7°C / 48°F | 10.8 | 22 | |
| March | 11.1°C / 52°F | 10 | 33 | |
| April | 14.3°C / 58°F | 10.2 | 50 | Shoulder |
| May | 18.1°C / 65°F | 14.7 | 61 | |
| June | 23.4°C / 74°F | 13.3 | 73 | Best |
| July | 24.7°C / 76°F | 13.2 | 72 | |
| August | 24.6°C / 76°F | 9.7 | 79 | Best |
| September | 20.5°C / 69°F | 9.5 | 78 | Best |
| October | 15.7°C / 60°F | 10.3 | 57 | Shoulder |
| November | 8.6°C / 47°F | 12 | 21 | |
| December | 4.9°C / 41°F | 13.5 | 10 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Zurich month by month
Zurich's comfort score peaks in August at 79.3, with an average high of 24.6°C and 9.7 wet days, just ahead of September's 77.9 and June's 73.3. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans May through September plus December — including December despite its comfort score of just 9.7, the lowest of the year. May is notably wet, at 14.7 wet days, the highest of any month, though comfort still holds at 60.9. Winter (December–February) overall sees highs of 4.7–8.7°C and comfort scores of 9.7–22.2.
FAQ
Zurich timing questions
What is the best month to visit Zurich?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are August, September, and June, with August scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, July, August, September, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Zurich?
July, with an average daily high of 24.7°C (76°F).
What is the rainiest month in Zurich?
May, averaging 14.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Zurich?
October and April — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Zurich's editorial pick include December despite the lowest comfort score of the year?
December scores just 9.7 on comfort, the lowest of any month, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick still includes it alongside May through September.
What is Zurich's wettest month?
May, averaging 14.7 wet days — more than any other month — though its comfort score of 60.9 still holds up reasonably well.