February in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in February. Typical daytime highs around 48°F (9°C).
- Battle of the Oranges, February 6 to 9, 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeGrossmünsterExplore →
The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Swiss Reformed Church in Zurich, Switzerland.
02What to seeFraumünsterExplore →
The Fraumünster is a church in Zurich, Switzerland, which was built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women and which was founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard.
03What to seeKunsthaus ZürichExplore →
The Kunsthaus Zürich is an art museum in Zurich.
04What to seeZürich Opera HouseExplore →
The Zurich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zurich.
05What to seeLetzigrundExplore →
Letzigrund is a stadium in Zurich, Switzerland, the home of the football clubs FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club Zürich, as well as the athletics club LC Zürich.
old town houses and St Peter's clock tower beside the river
the Swiss National Museum and river from the air
Month by month
Zurich, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
April in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in April. Typical daytime highs around 57°F (14°C).
May in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in May. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
June in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in June. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
- Swiss Alpine Wildflower Peak, Mid-June through July 2027
- Teatro alla Scala
July in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in July. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Swiss Alpine Wildflower Peak, Mid-June through July 2027
- Bregenz Festival, Seebühne, July 22 to August 23, 2026 (80th festival)
August in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in August. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).
- Bregenz Festival, Seebühne, July 22 to August 23, 2026 (80th festival)
September in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in September. One of the best months to visit Zurich. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
October in Zurich
What’s on in Zurich in October. Typical daytime highs around 61°F (16°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Know before you go
- Swim at a lakeside badi in summer, right in the city.
- Almost everything closes on Sundays.
- Tap water is superb, so refill from the public fountains.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
The best time to visit Zurich is May–Sep, in Switzerland.
Where is Zurich?
Zurich is in Switzerland. The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH).
What is Zurich known for?
Alpine lake, old-town lanes, and Swiss precision.
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More to see near Zurich.
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National Museum Zurich
02Grossmünster
03Fraumünster
04Kunsthaus Zürich
05Zürich Opera House
06Letzigrund
07Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
08Hallenstadion
09Üetliberg
10Rhine Falls
11Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen
12Reichenbach Falls
13Glacier Express
14Swiss Alps – Eiger Trail
15Schilthorn
16Black Forest
17Hohenzollern Castle
18Europa-Park
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city