Zürich weather in October
October in Zürich: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Zürich · #361 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zürich climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zürich in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Zürich?
- October in Zürich: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Zürich in October?
- In October, Zürich averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 8.1°C, with about 114.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zürich in October?
- Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in October.