Zurich · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 76°F, dipping to 60°F at night. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
76° / 60°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
7 mph
What August feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
06:23
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Zurich in August
The kit for August in Zurich: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-1° avg high
-2 rain days
Zurich in July →
August
76°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+7° avg high
+3 rain days
Zurich in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in August?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in August?+
Average high 76°F, average low 60°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to July (avg high 77°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 68°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Zurich in August?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in August, on average.