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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Switzerland for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-3 °C to 25 °C
2.4 – 5.31 in (8 – 13 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 8.5 °C (Zurich) and 9.6 °C (Geneva)
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Best Time to Visit Switzerland: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 4 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 5 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 9 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 14 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zurich | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zurich Geneva |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zurich Geneva | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zurich Geneva | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zurich | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 14 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 8 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 4 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Switzerland) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Zurich | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Geneva | June, July, and August |
Climate Charts Switzerland
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Zurich
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Switzerland
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Switzerland, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Zurich (Switzerland)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 2° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Night Temperature | -3° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.72 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 3.5 | 4.13 | 4.92 | 4.65 | 5.31 | 3.7 | 2.72 | 3.23 | 2.95 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Zurich is 8.5 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (-0.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 43.35 inch on 134 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Geneva (Switzerland)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 4° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
| Night Temperature | -2° | -1° | 0° | 4° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 2° | -1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.87 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 2.4 | 2.83 | 3.31 | 2.56 | 3.07 | 3.15 | 2.87 | 3.46 | 3.23 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Geneva is 9.6 °C.Warmest month: July (19.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (0.7 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 35.59 inch on 111 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Mount Titlis Day Tour from Zurich
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 162 $ »
Explore the charming Swiss city of Lucerne before taking an incredible ride up Mount Titlis on an exciting tour. Take in breathtaking, 360-degrees views of the Swiss Alps from the Rotair revolving cable car and enjoy an inspiring visit to the Ice Grotto.
Zürich – Extended City Tour
Walking Tours
from 59 $ »
Get to know Zürich and its surroundings on a 4-hour extended city tour. Visit the Old Town with its churches, walk along the beautiful River Limmat, then ride on the aerial cable car for a breathtaking view over Lake Zürich and the snow-covered Alps!
From Zurich: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 249 $ »
Go to the top of Europe on a scenic day tour to Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps. A coach transfer is available from Zurich, offering panoramic vistas of the snow-capped mountains, Europe’s longest glacier, pretty hamlets, and more.
More attractions
Zurich: 2-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour | From Zurich: Lucerne & Mount Pilatus Day Tour | Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi & Mer de Glace Full-Day Trip | Geneva City Tour | From Zurich: Day Trip to Grindelwald & Interlaken | Geneva City Tour and Boat Cruise | Chamonix, Mont-Blanc Day Tour from Geneva |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Zurich (Station Zuerich (Kreis 1))
light rain, 3.6 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 2 mph OSO
Air Pressure: 1018 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Air Pressure: 1018 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Last updated: 19th Dec 2018, 01:20 pm
The next days …
| 20th Dec 2018 | 21st Dec 2018 | 22nd Dec 2018 | 23rd Dec 2018 | 24th Dec 2018 | 25th Dec 2018 |
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| 0 °C to 5 °C | 3 °C to 9 °C | 6 °C to 10 °C | 5 °C to 12 °C |  1 °C to 10 °C | -1 °C to 8 °C |
| 0 °C to 5 °C | 3 °C to 9 °C | 6 °C to 10 °C | 5 °C to 12 °C | 1 °C to 10 °C | -1 °C to 8 °C |
| Clouds: 88 % | Clouds: 92 % | Clouds: 76 % | Clouds: 86 % | Clouds: 64 % | Clouds: 48 % |
| 0.02 in of rain | 0.36 in of rain | 0.39 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | 0.03 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
July: 25 °C
Day Temperature in Geneva
July: 25 °CDay Temperature in Geneva
Coldest Month
January: -3 °C
Night Temperature in Zurich
January: -3 °CNight Temperature in Zurich
Rainiest Month
August: 5.31 in
Rain in Zurich
August: 5.31 inRain in Zurich
Driest Month
April: 2.4 in
Rain in Geneva
April: 2.4 inRain in Geneva
Sunniest Month
July: 8.2 hours/day
Sunshine in Geneva
July: 8.2 hours/daySunshine in Geneva
Activities and Attractions
Rhine Falls: Coach Tour from Zurich
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 55 $ »
Annecy Half-Day Trip from Geneva
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 53 $ »
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
History & Heritage Tours
from 12 $ »
Distances to Switzerland
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 480 mi | 3930 mi | 5920 mi |
| Geneva | 460 mi | 3870 mi | 5910 mi |
Where’s Switzerland?
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Switzerland: Experiences of our Visitors
It was mostly warm, but often thunderstorms in the evening.
We were in the Grindelwald for 14 days, 12 of which were
nice weather.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good