The region: Zurich Oberland
Zurich Oberland (Zurich): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (550 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 47 municipalities, 1 ski resorts, 3 lakes and 0 passes or summits within 15 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Zurich Oberland: 1991–2020 normals
In Zurich Oberland (550 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.0 °C. The warmest month is July (18.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.7 °C). About 1255 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (150 mm) with a minimum in February (70 mm). The sun shines for about 1695 hours a year, mostly in July (232 h). On average there are 69 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.8 °C and the absolute minimum −7.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.7 °C | 12.4 °C | −7.8 °C | 77 | 57 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.1 °C | 13.4 °C | −7.0 °C | 70 | 87 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.6 °C | 18.0 °C | −4.1 °C | 90 | 143 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.5 °C | 22.4 °C | −0.8 °C | 87 | 180 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 13.6 °C | 26.6 °C | 3.7 °C | 134 | 195 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.1 °C | 29.7 °C | 7.4 °C | 141 | 212 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 18.9 °C | 30.8 °C | 10.0 °C | 143 | 232 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 18.7 °C | 30.0 °C | 9.4 °C | 150 | 217 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 14.5 °C | 25.4 °C | 5.9 °C | 100 | 162 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 10.6 °C | 21.8 °C | 1.7 °C | 88 | 107 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.7 °C | 17.3 °C | −2.8 °C | 80 | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.6 °C | 13.0 °C | −6.5 °C | 94 | 45 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.0 °C | 30.8 °C | −7.8 °C | 1255 | 1695 | 69 | 45 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Hörnli (12 km, 1133 m), Wädenswil (14 km, 485 m), Zürich / Fluntern (19 km, 604 m), adjusted to the elevation of Zurich Oberland (550 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Wetzikon (ZH) 3 km · 687 m
- Gossau (ZH) 3 km · 507 m
- Mönchaltorf 3 km · 442 m
- Seegräben 4 km · 573 m
- Bäretswil 4 km · 872 m
- Hinwil 4 km · 611 m
- Bubikon 5 km · 526 m
- Pfäffikon 5 km · 591 m
- Grüningen 5 km · 509 m
- Dürnten 6 km · 618 m
- Hittnau 6 km · 669 m
- Hombrechtikon 6 km · 522 m
- Fischenthal 7 km · 765 m
- Oetwil am See 8 km · 517 m
- Rüti (ZH) 8 km · 510 m
- Rapperswil-Jona 9 km · 459 m
- Männedorf 9 km · 505 m
- Bauma 9 km · 651 m
- Uster 9 km · 472 m
- Stäfa 9 km · 580 m
- Wald (ZH) 10 km · 1069 m
- Fehraltorf 10 km · 530 m
- Russikon 10 km · 621 m
- Wila 10 km · 710 m
- Uetikon am See 10 km · 558 m
- Greifensee 10 km · 443 m
- Egg 11 km · 782 m
- Wildberg 11 km · 656 m
- Küsnacht (ZH) 11 km · 658 m
- Eschenbach (SG) 12 km · 1000 m
- Freienbach 12 km · 424 m
- Meilen 12 km · 549 m
- Weisslingen 13 km · 645 m
- Fällanden 13 km · 451 m
- Zumikon 13 km · 665 m
- Volketswil 14 km · 476 m
- Maur 14 km · 502 m
- Schwerzenbach 14 km · 447 m
- Wangen (SZ) 14 km · 408 m
- Mosnang 14 km · 774 m
- Illnau-Effretikon 14 km · 508 m
- Wädenswil 14 km · 620 m
- Wollerau 15 km · 597 m
- Zollikon 15 km · 516 m
- Richterswil 15 km · 486 m
- Lachen 15 km · 413 m
- Schmerikon 15 km · 434 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Atzmännig 800–1200 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Pfäffikon 537 m
- Lake Greifen 435 m
- Lake Zurich 406 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Zurich Oberland
What is the weather like in Zurich Oberland today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (550 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Zurich Oberland?
At the centre of the region (550 m) the mean annual temperature is 10.0 °C with 1255 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (18.9 °C) and the coldest January (1.7 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Zurich Oberland?
The warmest month in Zurich Oberland is July, averaging 18.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Zurich Oberland per year?
Zurich Oberland receives about 1255 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (150 mm), the driest February (70 mm).
When is the best time to visit Zurich Oberland?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.9 °C on average, 232 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.