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Wedding weather in Zurich
In Zurich, the driest months for a wedding are August, September, and October, when rain falls on about 37% of days. The wettest is May, with rain on about 55% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 11% | 14.4 | 40°F (4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 h/day |
| February | 42% | 7% | 11.9 | 45°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.2 h/day |
| March | 41% | 6% | 12.8 | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 8 h/day |
| April | 42% | 11% | 12.6 | 58°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| May | 55% | 19% | 17 | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 10 h/day |
| June | 51% | 16% | 15.3 | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| July | 47% | 12% | 14.7 | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 12.2 h/day |
| August ✦ | 39% | 14% | 12.2 | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 10.7 h/day |
| September ✦ | 39% | 11% | 11.6 | 68°F (20°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 9.4 h/day |
| October | 37% | 9% | 11.4 | 60°F (15°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 h/day |
| November | 43% | 11% | 12.9 | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 h/day |
| December | 45% | 10% | 13.9 | 42°F (6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 47.38, 8.54. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Zurich
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Zurich are August and September.
When to be careful
May is the wettest month in Zurich: rain falls on about 55% of days, and 19% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Zurich weather month by month
What a wedding day in Zurich usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Zurich weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Zurich, about 14.4 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 40°F (4°C), lows 29°F (-2°C), with around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Zurich weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Zurich, about 11.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 45°F (7°C), lows 31°F (-1°C), with around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Zurich weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Zurich, about 12.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 51°F (11°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Zurich weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Zurich, about 12.6 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 58°F (15°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Zurich weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 55% of days in Zurich, about 17 days in the month, and 19% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Zurich weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 51% of days in Zurich, about 15.3 days in the month, and 16% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 56°F (14°C), with around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Zurich weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Zurich, about 14.7 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 77°F (25°C), lows 60°F (16°C), with around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Zurich weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in Zurich, about 12.2 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 77°F (25°C), lows 60°F (16°C), with around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Zurich weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in Zurich, about 11.6 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Zurich weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Zurich, about 11.4 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (15°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Zurich weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Zurich, about 12.9 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 48°F (9°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Zurich weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 45% of days in Zurich, about 13.9 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 42°F (6°C), lows 32°F (0°C), with around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Zurich?
Based on 10 years of weather data, October is the driest month in Zurich, with rain on about 37% of days and average highs around 60°F (15°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are August and September.
What is the rainiest month in Zurich?
May is the rainiest month in Zurich: on average 17 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 19% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Zurich?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in August it rains on about 39% of days in Zurich. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.