🇬🇧 London vs Zurich 🇨🇭

London, United Kingdom vs Zurich, Switzerland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. London is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. London is drier, with roughly 47 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 London🇨🇭 Zurich
Avg annual high16°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year111158
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, August, September

🇬🇧 London

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇨🇭 Zurich

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is London or Zurich warmer?

London is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, London or Zurich?

Zurich is rainier — London sees about 47 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit London vs Zurich?

London is best around June, July, August; Zurich is best around June, August, September.

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