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Top sights in Zurich
- Grossmünster – Church buildings in the city of Zurich, Switzerland
- Fraumünster – Church buildings in the city of Zurich, Switzerland
- Lake Zurich – Major lake in Switzerland
- Swiss National Museum
- Uetliberg – Mountain in the Swiss plateau
- Kunsthaus Zürich – Art museum in Zürich, Switzerland
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Zurich
Planning your trip to Zurich
Best time to visit
June to September is the best time for swimming in the lake and river, outdoor bars and walks in the hills around the city. Spring and autumn are pleasant and calmer. December has Christmas markets, and winter makes a good base for day trips to the mountains.
How many days you need
Two days covers the old town on both sides of the Limmat, the lakefront, a museum or two and the view from the Uetliberg. Add days for trips by train to Lucerne, the Rhine Falls or the Alps.
Getting around
Trams, buses, S-Bahn trains and lake boats all run on one integrated ticket system, and the network is frequent and punctual. The center is compact and walkable. Switzerland's rail network makes day trips easy, and a rail pass can be worth pricing out if you plan several.
What to skip
Switzerland is expensive, and eating every meal in sit-down restaurants adds up quickly; supermarkets and takeaway counters are a common, respectable way to keep costs down. Check opening hours, as many shops close early on Saturday and most are closed on Sunday.
Where to stay in Zurich
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Best time to visit Zurich
The most comfortable months in Zurich are June to September, with average daytime highs of 69 to 77°F (21 to 25°C) and 11 to 16 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 77°F (25°C), and January the coolest at 40°F (4°C). May sees the most rain, around 18 days, while August is the driest with about 11.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 90 | 13 | Avoid: cold, 40°F (4°C) |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 70 | 12 | Shoulder: 48°F (9°C), 12 rainy days |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 90 | 12 | Shoulder: 52°F (11°C), 12 rainy days |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 90 | 12 | Shoulder: 58°F (14°C), 12 rainy days |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 140 | 18 | Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 140 | 15 | Best: 15 rainy days |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 140 | 16 | Best: 16 rainy days |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 150 | 11 | Best: 11 rainy days |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 100 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 100 | 13 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 13 rainy days |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 90 | 15 | Shoulder: 47°F (8°C), 15 rainy days |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 100 | 17 | Avoid: among the wettest, 17 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Also spelled Zürich.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Zurich: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Zurich?
- The best time to visit Zurich is June to September, when average highs run 69 to 77°F (21 to 25°C) with 11 to 16 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 77°F (25°C) on average, and January the coolest at 40°F (4°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Zurich?
- May, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 11. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Zurich?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 77°F (25°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 40°F (4°C) by day and 29°F (-2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Zurich?
- The wettest months in Zurich are May to July and November to December, with 15 to 18 rainy days a month. August is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Zurich?
- Two days covers the old town on both sides of the Limmat, the lakefront, a museum or two and the view from the Uetliberg. Add days for trips by train to Lucerne, the Rhine Falls or the Alps.
- How do I get around Zurich?
- Trams, buses, S-Bahn trains and lake boats all run on one integrated ticket system, and the network is frequent and punctual. The center is compact and walkable. Switzerland's rail network makes day trips easy, and a rail pass can be worth pricing out if you plan several.
- Is it safe to travel to Switzerland right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Switzerland on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Switzerland before you book.
- What other places are near Zurich?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Zurich are Lucerne (20 miles), Lake Como (110 miles), Milan (130 miles).
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