Zurich is at its best from June to September.
It is busiest and priciest in June to August and December to February.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Zurich month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 15° / 7°some rain, 86 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 8° / 2°rainy spells, 90 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 5° / -1°rainy spells, 90 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 4° / -2°rainy spells, 102 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearWEF in DavosRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 7° / -1°some rain, 67 mm | Peak | Ski season in the Alps runs roughly December to April; Zurich itself sits around 0-5°C. |
| March 2027 | 11° / 1°some rain, 71 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027 | 15° / 4°some rain, 81 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 18° / 8°rainy spells, 126 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 24° / 14°rainy spells, 121 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | 25° / 15°rainy spells, 115 mm | Peak | Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are... |
| August 2027Best weather | 25° / 15°rainy spells, 114 mm | Peak | Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are... |
| September 2027Best weather | 20° / 11°some rain, 85 mm | Shoulder |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Zurich, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 18–22 JanWEF in DavosThe World Economic Forum meets in Davos: Zurich and Davos hotel prices soar and trains to Davos fill.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Zurich from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
The best weather in Zurich is from June to September. Summer: 22-25°C, swimming in Lake Zurich and Alpine hikes. Jungfraujoch and Titlis are at their busiest. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to August and December to February. The quietest months are November.
When is Zurich most crowded?
Peak season is June to August and December to February, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Zurich from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹45,089 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 18 Jan.
How hot does Zurich get?
The hottest month is July, with average highs of 25°C; the coolest nights come in January, around -2°C.