Grossmünster Zurich
Grossmünster Zurich (cathedral) sits at 410 m (Zurich), near Niederdorf, Limmat, Fraumünster. 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 Grossmünster Zurich: 1991–2020 normals
In Grossmünster Zurich (410 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.8 °C. The warmest month is July (20.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.9 °C). About 1049 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (121 mm) with a minimum in February (57 mm). The sun shines for about 1681 hours a year, mostly in July (230 h). On average there are 72 frost days and 9 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.7 °C and the absolute minimum −7.2 °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 | 1.9 °C | 12.4 °C | −7.2 °C | 60 | 58 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.8 °C | 14.4 °C | −6.6 °C | 57 | 87 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.8 °C | 19.7 °C | −3.2 °C | 67 | 142 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.6 °C | 24.3 °C | 0.2 °C | 76 | 176 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 14.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 4.4 °C | 121 | 191 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 18.2 °C | 31.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 120 | 208 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 20.0 °C | 32.7 °C | 11.0 °C | 119 | 230 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 19.6 °C | 32.0 °C | 10.3 °C | 113 | 215 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 15.4 °C | 27.2 °C | 6.5 °C | 83 | 163 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 11.0 °C | 22.4 °C | 2.1 °C | 81 | 106 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.9 °C | 16.9 °C | −2.2 °C | 72 | 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.7 °C | 12.7 °C | −6.1 °C | 79 | 46 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.8 °C | 32.7 °C | −7.2 °C | 1049 | 1681 | 72 | 46 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Zürich / Fluntern (2 km, 604 m), Zürich / Affoltern (7 km, 444 m), Zürich / Kloten (12 km, 426 m), adjusted to the elevation of Grossmünster Zurich (410 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Grossmünster Zurich
When is the best time to visit Grossmünster Zurich?
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 (20.0 °C).
What will the weather be like at Grossmünster Zurich tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Grossmünster Zurich: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Grossmünster Zurich?
Grossmünster Zurich is at 410 m, Zurich, near Niederdorf, Limmat, Fraumünster. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Grossmünster Zurich?
The warmest month in Grossmünster Zurich is July, averaging 20.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Grossmünster Zurich per year?
Grossmünster Zurich receives about 1049 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (121 mm), the driest February (57 mm).
When is the best time to visit Grossmünster Zurich?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.0 °C on average, 230 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.