Zurich Weather in August
Switzerland · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low14°C (58°F)
Rainfall151 mm (5.9 in)
RatingFair 6/10
Zurich in August sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), dropping to about 14°C (58°F) at night. August is summer in Switzerland. The month is wet, with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain spread over 17 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Zurich?
August is a fair time to visit Zurich (6/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in September.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 17 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 14.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.7 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C cooler than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Zurich in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Zurich weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C95 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C73 mmPoorMar10°C / 1°C89 mmPoorApr14°C / 5°C93 mmFairMay18°C / 9°C149 mmFairJun22°C / 13°C143 mmFairJul24°C / 15°C151 mmFairAug23°C / 14°C151 mmFairSep20°C / 11°C104 mmGoodOct15°C / 7°C94 mmFairNov9°C / 2°C89 mmPoorDec4°C / -2°C112 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit ZurichSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Lucerne22°C · 157 mm
- Vaduz22°C · 188 mm
- Bern23°C · 122 mm
- Strasbourg26°C · 78 mm
- Innsbruck22°C · 193 mm
- Milan29°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.