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 high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 156 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 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.