Month guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Zurich in February
What February is really like in Zurich: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Still cold, with ski season in full swing a train ride away.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Zurich: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:31
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Winter (December–February). Christmas markets and cosy fondue evenings in the city, with ski resorts within two hours by train.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Zurich, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Enge
Museum Rietberg
Switzerland's museum of non-European art, with collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania, occupies the Villa Wesendonck and a glass entrance pavilion in the Rieterpark.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
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Museum · Kilchberg
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Go on a weekday morning, and leave room for the tasting room at the end of the exhibition.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Food
- Rainy day
Experience · Enge
Thermalbad & Spa Zürich
Built into the stone vaults of the former Hürlimann brewery, this spa has thermal pools in the old cellars and an open-air rooftop pool with views over the city to the Uetliberg.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- Rainy day
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Niederdorf
Niederdorf and the right-bank Old Town
Explore the quieter upper lanes around Neumarkt and Spiegelgasse in the morning, then come back in the evening for the restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -2°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Zurich?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Zurich in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Zurich?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold, with ski season in full swing a train ride away.
+How warm is Zurich in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zurich in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.