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.
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.