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Zurich in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zurich in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Zurich, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Zurich in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Planning a trip to Zurich in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 145 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Zurich;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
145 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Zurich in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zurich for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +66°F.

Is Zurich warm or cold in August?

Zurich is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is the hottest month in Zurich, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zurich in August

Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+45°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+99°F+90°F
Rainfall
155 mm145 mm118 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%73%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
877
Cloudy days
347
Rainy days
151615
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 155 mm to 145 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in July to 7 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Zurich in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 171 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zurich wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 155 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Zurich?

This is the weather in Zurich in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+67°F
2 August
🌧️
+85°F
3 August
☀️
+74°F
4 August
🌧️
+71°F
5 August
🌧️
+71°F
6 August
🌧️
+60°F
7 August
🌧️
+64°F
8 August
☀️
+73°F
9 August
☁️
+73°F
10 August
☀️
+83°F
11 August
☀️
+88°F
12 August
☀️
+85°F
13 August
☀️
+90°F
14 August
☀️
+88°F
15 August
☀️
+89°F
16 August
☀️
+90°F
17 August
☀️
+83°F
18 August
☀️
+93°F
19 August
☀️
+95°F
20 August
☀️
+96°F
21 August
☀️
+97°F
22 August
☀️
+97°F
23 August
☀️
+94°F
24 August
☀️
+98°F
25 August
🌧️
+84°F
26 August
🌧️
+70°F
27 August
🌧️
+64°F
28 August
🌧️
+58°F
29 August
🌧️
+56°F
30 August
☁️
+69°F
31 August
☁️
+66°F
In August 2024 Zurich had 17 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Zurich climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Zurich in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 791 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1861 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zurich in August:

Is August a good time to visit Zurich?

August is a really good time to go to Zurich. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zurich.

Can you sunbathe in Zurich in August?

August is warm in Zurich. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Zurich rainy in August?

Zurich is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zurich in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zurich in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Zurich

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zurich, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.