Zurich Weather in February
Switzerland · February climate averages and travel tips
Avg high5°C (41°F)
Avg low-2°C (28°F)
Rainfall73 mm (2.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.1/10
Zurich in February sees daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), dropping to about -2°C (28°F) at night. February is winter in Switzerland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 13 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is February a good time to visit Zurich?
February is not the best time to visit Zurich (3.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
February weather at a glance
| Average high | 5°C (41°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -2°C (28°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Cloud cover | 73% |
| Daylight | 10 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.8 km/h |
| vs January | 2°C warmer than January, with 22 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Zurich in February
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
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
← JanuaryBest time to visit ZurichMarch →
Better weather in February nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 31 mm · Excellent
- Seville18°C · 48 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- Funchal16°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca16°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in February
- Lucerne5°C · 72 mm
- Vaduz2°C · 73 mm
- Bern5°C · 60 mm
- Strasbourg7°C · 49 mm
- Innsbruck4°C · 62 mm
- Milan10°C · 63 mm
Where else is good in February? See where to go in February.