Zürich weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 8°C (46°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Zürich sits 442 m (1,450 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 37%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Zürich weather
Is it raining in Zürich right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Zürich this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–11° and lows of 3–5°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Zürich lately?
In the past 7 days, Zürich had 3 rainy days and 14.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zürich?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Zürich weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zürich?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zürich is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 23°C (74°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Zürich?
August is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 73 mm (2.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Zürich?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Zürich have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months