Best time to go to Zurich Average weather of Zurich, Switzerland
When is the best time to go to Zurich?
When is the best time to go to Zurich? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Zurich are May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are May, June, July and December
Annual weather in Zurich
Weather details in Zurich month by month
Weather and climate in Zurich
- Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 52°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of april the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 2.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From may to september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 70°F°C and you can expect to have 2.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. It is for example 50°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains in november about 2.7in.
- In december the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 41°F°C and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Zurich
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Zurich: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Zurich
Find out when Zurich has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Zurich
- Very low season in Zurich
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November. - Low season in Zurich
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April. - High season in Zurich
The number of visitors to Zurich is high in: May, October and December. - Peak season in Zurich
The largest number of tourists visiting Zurich is during: June, July, August and September.
Figure: Visitor index for Zurich month by month
Best time for low prices in Zurich
Average prices of hotels in Zurich month by month
Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Zurich. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Zurich
A return flight between London and Zurich is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 107 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 72 more for your airline ticket to Zurich if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Zurich
On average, it costs $ 70 per day to hire a car in Zurich. This price varies by $ 39 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 52 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 90.
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