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Zurich in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zurich in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
November could be a good time to visit Zurich, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in November. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zurich has OK weather in November.

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 +63°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +43°F.

Is Zurich warm or cold in November?

Zurich is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +57°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.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+57°F+46°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+16°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+72°F+63°F
Rainfall
102 mm90 mm85 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
82%84%84%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
321
Cloudy days
191920
Rainy days
987
Snowy days
013

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +57°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 90 mm. Humidity rises from 82% 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 2 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zurich is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 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 77% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 162 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 23 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 39% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 62 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 0% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 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 2023:
1 November
☁️
+63°F
2 November
☁️
+59°F
3 November
🌧️
+54°F
4 November
☁️
+53°F
5 November
🌧️
+48°F
6 November
🌫️
+48°F
7 November
☀️
+61°F
8 November
🌫️
+60°F
9 November
🌧️
+54°F
10 November
🌫️
+57°F
11 November
☁️
+55°F
12 November
🌫️
+51°F
13 November
☁️
+46°F
14 November
🌧️
+52°F
15 November
🌧️
+53°F
16 November
☀️
+57°F
17 November
☁️
+58°F
18 November
🌧️
+48°F
19 November
☁️
+48°F
20 November
☁️
+47°F
21 November
🌧️
+50°F
22 November
☁️
+46°F
23 November
☀️
+49°F
24 November
☀️
+51°F
25 November
🌧️
+48°F
26 November
🌫️
+48°F
27 November
☁️
+45°F
28 November
☁️
+49°F
29 November
🌧️
+46°F
30 November
🌧️
+43°F
In November 2023 Zurich had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+42°F) and the highest in 2022 (+54°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 235 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.

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, 2022.

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.