Zurich Zoo
Zurich Zoo (zoo) sits at 600 m (Zurich), near Zürichberg, Zurich, Masoala. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Zurich Zoo: 1991–2020 normals
In Zurich Zoo (600 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.8 °C. The warmest month is July (19.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.0 °C). About 1105 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (128 mm) with a minimum in February (60 mm). The sun shines for about 1686 hours a year, mostly in July (229 h). On average there are 71 frost days and 9 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.7 °C and the absolute minimum −8.0 °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 | 1.0 °C | 11.4 °C | −8.0 °C | 63 | 59 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.8 °C | 13.4 °C | −7.4 °C | 60 | 88 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.8 °C | 18.7 °C | −4.0 °C | 71 | 143 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.7 °C | 23.3 °C | −0.7 °C | 80 | 176 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 13.6 °C | 27.2 °C | 3.5 °C | 128 | 191 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.2 °C | 30.7 °C | 7.4 °C | 127 | 207 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 19.0 °C | 31.7 °C | 10.1 °C | 126 | 229 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 18.6 °C | 31.0 °C | 9.4 °C | 119 | 215 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 14.4 °C | 26.1 °C | 5.7 °C | 87 | 163 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 10.0 °C | 21.4 °C | 1.2 °C | 85 | 108 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.9 °C | 16.0 °C | −3.0 °C | 76 | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.7 °C | 11.7 °C | −6.9 °C | 83 | 47 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 9.8 °C | 31.7 °C | −8.0 °C | 1105 | 1686 | 71 | 45 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Zürich / Fluntern (1 km, 604 m), Zürich / Affoltern (6 km, 444 m), Zürich / Kloten (11 km, 426 m), adjusted to the elevation of Zurich Zoo (600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Dübendorf (2 km)
- Weather Zürich (3 km)
- Weather Opfikon (4 km)
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- Weather Dietlikon (5 km)
- Weather Maur (5 km)
- Weather Fällanden (5 km)
- Weather Zollikon (5 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Dübendorf
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Zurich Zoo
When is the best time to visit Zurich Zoo?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (19.0 °C).
What will the weather be like at Zurich Zoo tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Zurich Zoo: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Zurich Zoo?
Zurich Zoo is at 600 m, Zurich, near Zürichberg, Zurich, Masoala. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Zurich Zoo?
The warmest month in Zurich Zoo is July, averaging 19.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Zurich Zoo per year?
Zurich Zoo receives about 1105 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (128 mm), the driest February (60 mm).
When is the best time to visit Zurich Zoo?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.0 °C on average, 229 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.