Weather radar Zurich
Real-time precipitation radar · Zürich · Switzerland
Zurich climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Zurich shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4.5° | 6.2° | 10.3° | 14.5° | 18.1° | 22.4° | 23.8° | 23.4° | 19.4° | 15.2° | 9° | 5.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | -1.6° | -1.5° | 1.1° | 4.3° | 8.7° | 13.1° | 14.9° | 15° | 11.4° | 7.5° | 2.8° | -0.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 67 | 79 | 84 | 121 | 110 | 127 | 120 | 85 | 85 | 89 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 148 | 177 | 246 | 292 | 312 | 350 | 360 | 327 | 268 | 215 | 153 | 135 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Zurich
The best time to visit Zurich is typically September. In this month the average high is 19.4°C, precipitation is 85 mm and sunshine duration is 268 hours. The annual average high is 14.3°C, total annual precipitation is 1142 mm (159 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2983 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zurich
How up to date is the weather radar for Zurich?
The weather radar for Zurich is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Zurich?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Zurich: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Zurich?
The thunderstorm potential for Zurich is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Zurich.
What is the climate like in Zurich?
Zurich has an annual average high of 14.3°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 23.8°C), the coldest January (avg low -1.6°C). The wettest month is July with 127 mm, the driest February with 67 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1142 mm (159 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2983 hours.
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