Zurich in February
ok · 9th of the 10 months that clear the bar
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The numbers
| Daily high | 8°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 0°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 5°C |
| Rainy days | 9 · 69 mm |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day |
| Daylight | 10.0 h/day |
| Crowds | 100 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What to pack
- A proper coat, hat and gloves: nights average -0°C.
- A packable rain jacket for the 9 or so rainy days.
- Humidity averages 77%; breathable fabrics dry faster.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very expensive — prices run about 112% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Swiss franc |
| Languages | German, Italian, French, Romansh |
| Plugs | Type C, 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 117, 118, 144, 1414, 140, 145 |
| Calling code | +41 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 or 144 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re refer… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Zurich
- January avoid
- February
- March ok
- April sweet spot
- May sweet spot
- June sweet spot
- July sweet spot
- August sweet spot
- September ok
- October ok
- November avoid
- December avoid
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