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Zurich in June
Zurich warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 66°F in May, with lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (139 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C).
Lows average 56°F (14°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.5 in (139 mm) across the month.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 43 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 66°F in May.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 16.9 in (429 mm) in total.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 43 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in May to 71/100.
- June sits inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.5 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zurich in June
With 5.5 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Frau Gerolds Garten
Summer garden bar built from shipping containers in Zurich West.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Lake Zurich Boat Cruise
ZSG boat cruises from Bürkliplatz; short and long lake loops.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer afternoon.
Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and modern collections.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.5 in of rain.
Lindenhof
Tree-shaded hill on a Roman fort site, overlooking the Limmat and Old Town.
Confiserie Sprüngli
Zurich's chocolatier since 1836, famous for Luxemburgerli macarons.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.5 in of rain.
Nearby in June
- Lucerne in June~25 mi · highs 73°F, 5.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Andermatt in June~53 mi · highs 59°F, 6.4 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in June~57 mi · highs 74°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Colmar in June~74 mi · highs 77°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~567 m to Zurich's ~408 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Zurich in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Zurich?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 82 in September. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Zurich in June?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in June?
Yes: about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.6 in (1311 mm).
What should I pack for Zurich in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in June
- Swiss Lakes by Rail May – Oct
Planning Zurich in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.