Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Zurich in September
Zurich cools off: highs slip to 67°F (20°C), from 74°F in August, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (103 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 51°F (11°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (103 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Zurich's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: September.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in August to 82/100.
- September sits inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zurich in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Uetliberg
Zurich's hill, reached by S-Bahn, with views of the city, lake and Alps.
Why now September scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lindenhof
Tree-shaded hill on a Roman fort site, overlooking the Limmat and Old Town.
Frau Gerolds Garten
Summer garden bar built from shipping containers in Zurich West.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 4.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Zeughauskeller
Beer hall in a 1487 armory serving Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and sausages.
Swiss National Museum
Castle-like museum of Swiss history next to the main station.
Nearby in September
- Lucerne in September~25 mi · highs 68°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Andermatt in September~53 mi · highs 54°F, 4.7 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in September~57 mi · highs 69°F, 4.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Colmar in September~74 mi · highs 71°F, 2.5 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Zurich?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Oct window our Swiss Lakes by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Zurich in September?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zurich in September?
Some: about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.6 in (1311 mm).
What should I pack for Zurich in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in September
- Swiss Lakes by Rail May – Oct
Planning Zurich in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.