Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Zürich
Switzerland · Europe
Zürich is most comfortable in summer and early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
29°F to 74°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
4.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 61°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
44%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 75°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain22%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday73°F
Rain24%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain23%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain25%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology