If you plan to visit Zurich in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 94 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has OK weather in November.
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Average temperature in Zurich in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zurich for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +37°F.
Is Zurich warm or cold in November?
Zurich is typically chill in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Zurich:
Climate in Zurich in November
Zurich weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+46°F
+41°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+16°F
+9°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+72°F
+63°F
Rainfall
102 mm
94 mm
87 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
84%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
3
1
1
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
16
13
10
Snowy days
0
4
8
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F.As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 102 mm to 94 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 1 in November.
December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Zurich in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually decreasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 83% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 250 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during November in Zurich based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 10 mm.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last November in Zurich?
This is the weather in Zurich in November 2024:
1 November
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+55°F
2 November
🌧️
+48°F
3 November
☁️
+48°F
4 November
☀️
+49°F
5 November
🌧️
+54°F
6 November
☁️
+55°F
7 November
☁️
+51°F
8 November
☀️
+53°F
9 November
☁️
+49°F
10 November
🌧️
+49°F
11 November
🌧️
+45°F
12 November
🌧️
+51°F
13 November
🌧️
+58°F
14 November
🌧️
+58°F
15 November
🌧️
+51°F
16 November
🌧️
+55°F
17 November
🌧️
+50°F
18 November
🌧️
+45°F
19 November
🌧️
+56°F
20 November
☀️
+54°F
21 November
🌧️
+47°F
22 November
☁️
+44°F
23 November
☁️
+45°F
24 November
🌧️
+47°F
25 November
🌨️
+38°F
26 November
🌧️
+40°F
27 November
☁️
+43°F
28 November
🌧️
+41°F
29 November
☁️
+40°F
30 November
🌧️
+37°F
In November 2024 Zurich had 4 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Zurich climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Zurich in November 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 November:
Is November a good time to visit Zurich?
It’s always a good time to visit Zurich, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Zurich in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Zurich rainy in November?
Zurich is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zurich in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zurich in November, 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.
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.
