Monthly climate guide
Zurich weather in October
October in Zurich is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and night-time lows near 6°C (43°F). The month usually brings about 104 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by November.
- Zurich is usually about 6°C warmer than Lauterbrunnen, 100 km away, in October.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Old Town (Altstadt) to a drier part of the day.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Zurich.
Avg high
15°C
58°F
Avg low
6°C
43°F
Rainfall
104 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Zurich weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 27°F | 107 mm | 89% | 79% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 76 mm | 86% | 74% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 33°F | 73 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 5°C / 40°F | 90 mm | 78% | 64% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 147 mm | 79% | 70% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 154 mm | 79% | 65% |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 141 mm | 77% | 58% |
| August | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 137 mm | 78% | 57% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 51°F | 103 mm | 81% | 58% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 43°F | 104 mm | 85% | 68% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 82 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 111 mm | 87% | 74% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Zurich?
Our Zurich guide recommends: May to September for lake swimming and outdoor life, or December for Christmas markets.
Public transport (trains, trams, boats) runs on a single integrated ticket system — a day pass is usually the simplest option for visitors.
Best time to visit Zurich →Other Switzerland cities in October
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Zurich in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Zurich?
Yes. October is one of the best months for Zurich, with highs around 15°C and about 104 mm of rain.
How warm is Zurich in October?
Average highs are about 15°C (58°F) and average lows about 6°C (43°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in October?
Zurich typically gets around 104 mm of rain in October — wet.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
May to September for lake swimming and outdoor life, or December for Christmas markets.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Zurich (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.