Zürich weather in August

August in Zürich: warm, soaked — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Zürich · #207 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zürich climate normals — August

Daytime high24°C / 74°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall156 mm / 6.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days13 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)54🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Zürich in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Zürich?
August in Zürich: warm, soaked — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Zürich in August?
In August, Zürich averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 15.3°C, with about 155.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zürich in August?
Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in August.

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