Month guide · Zurich · Switzerland
Zurich in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Zurich. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 15.9 hours of daylight. Warm days, long evenings by the water and occasional thunderstorms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 15.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Zurich: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (18°C (64°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:24
- Daylight
- About 15.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Swimming in the lake and Limmat, open-air bars and the Street Parade; warm with afternoon thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Zurich Pride (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Niederdorf
Grossmünster
The twin-towered Romanesque church, begun around 1100, is where Huldrych Zwingli launched the Swiss Reformation in 1519.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Street · City and Lindenhof
Bahnhofstrasse
Walk it from the station to the lake and buy a small box of Luxemburgerli at Sprüngli on Paradeplatz.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Zurich?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Zurich?
It is one of the best months to visit Zurich. Warm days, long evenings by the water and occasional thunderstorms.
+How warm is Zurich in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zurich in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.