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When to go · Zurich

Zurich, month by month

The best months for Zurich: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Nov.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.4 °C / -1 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).5 °C / -1 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.10 °C / 2 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.15 °C / 5 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. MayGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.19 °C / 9 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.22 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  7. JulyGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.24 °C / 14 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.24 °C / 14 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.19 °C / 11 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.14 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov (grey, wet); late Jul–Aug afternoon heat.8 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberGreatInside Zurich's best window: May–Sep; Dec for Christmas markets.4 °C / -1 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday