Weather in Zürich in August
In an average August, Zürich sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2003-08-13
Lowest
11°C
1995-08-29
Low
Highest
23°C
2003-08-13
Lowest
6°C
1980-08-24
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
2023-08-24
Lowest
4°C
1993-08-29
Humidity
Highest
17.1 g/m³
2021-08-14
Lowest
6.7 g/m³
1998-08-28
Wind
Highest
29 km/h
2014-08-13
Lowest
3 km/h
2016-08-13
Gust
Highest
74 km/h
2011-08-08
Lowest
13 km/h
1988-08-07
Precip
Wettest
222 mm
2006
Driest
24 mm
1991
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