Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Zurich with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zurich in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Zurich with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Zurich will be around 25°C, with nights close to 15°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Zurich. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Zurich in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
105 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Zurich?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Zurich. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Zurich in August
With 36°C, Zurich hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Zurich
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Zurich, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Zurich
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Zurich, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Zurich.
Daily UV Index in August in Zurich
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Zurich, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Zurich Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Zurich, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Zurich Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Zurich, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Zurich
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zurich. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Zurich by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zurich. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
