Worst time to visit Zurich

Some months in Zurich are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Januaryfreezing (-2°C overnight)very wet (15 rain days)
Februaryfreezing (-1°C overnight)
Marchvery wet (14 rain days)
Aprilvery wet (14 rain days)
Mayvery wet (14 rain days)
Junevery wet (14 rain days)
Decemberfreezing (-1°C overnight)very wet (14 rain days)

Better times to go

Better months: September (20°C, 11 rain days)

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Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.