🇮🇹 Rome vs Zurich 🇨🇭

Rome, Italy vs Zurich, Switzerland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 76 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇹 Rome🇨🇭 Zurich
Avg annual high21°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year82158
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, August, September

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°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 Rome or Zurich warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Rome or Zurich?

Zurich is rainier — Rome sees about 76 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Rome vs Zurich?

Rome is best around April, May, October; Zurich is best around June, August, September.

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