Best time to visit Zurich

Go inJanuary–March and May–October

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Expensive any time; summer lake swimming is the highlight.

Zurich month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Alpine ski season
February	Good	5°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Alpine ski season
March	Good	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Alpine ski season
April	Poor	14°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	22°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
July	Mixed	24°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	23°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Street Parade
September	Good	19°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	14°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	4°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Alpine ski season

Flights to Zurich are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

Zurich has around 1,200 public fountains, nearly all with drinkable water.

When is the best time to visit Zurich?

The best time to visit Zurich is January–March and May–October. Expensive any time; summer lake swimming is the highlight.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Zurich?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.

When is Zurich busiest?

Zurich is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Zurich?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is April–September.