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Zurich
Visit in August — score 69/100 · avg high 76°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 34° | 40° | 29° | 15 | 99 | 8.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 28 | 38° | 46° | 31° | 14 | 74 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 35 | 42° | 51° | 34° | 14 | 69 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 46 | 49° | 58° | 40° | 13 | 90 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 48 | 56° | 64° | 47° | 18 | 131 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 67 | 65° | 74° | 57° | 16 | 127 | 15.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 64 | 68° | 77° | 60° | 18 | 132 | 15.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 69 | 68° | 76° | 60° | 13 | 119 | 14.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 56 | 60° | 68° | 53° | 14 | 99 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 45 | 52° | 59° | 46° | 12 | 91 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 26 | 41° | 47° | 37° | 15 | 99 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 18 | 36° | 41° | 31° | 15 | 97 | 8.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Zurich (March, April, May) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 40°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Summer
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Zurich (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 59°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 69/100.
Fall
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Zurich (September, October, November) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 45°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Winter
- Score
- 22/100
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Zurich (December, January, February) brings average highs of 42°F and lows of 30°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 22/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 28/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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