Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Zurich in November
Zurich cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 59°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (87 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Only about 9 h 03 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 71/100 in October to 51/100.
- Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zurich in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Swiss National Museum
Castle-like museum of Swiss history next to the main station.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and modern collections.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Zeughauskeller
Beer hall in a 1487 armory serving Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and sausages.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Kronenhalle
Classic restaurant and bar with Chagall and Picasso on the walls.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Confiserie Sprüngli
Zurich's chocolatier since 1836, famous for Luxemburgerli macarons.
Why now A cozy break on a 48°F day.
Nearby in November
- Lucerne in November~25 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Andermatt in November~53 mi · highs 34°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in November~57 mi · highs 50°F, 4.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Colmar in November~74 mi · highs 50°F, 2.5 in rain · 1°C (2°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Zurich?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are September, at up to 82. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. Our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zurich in November?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in November?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.6 in (1311 mm).
What should I pack for Zurich in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Zurich in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.