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 high16°C / 61°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)15°C / 59°F
Rainfall114 mm / 4.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine7.1 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind9 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.

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