Zurich · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 45°F, low 31°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
45° / 31°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
9 mph
What February feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
08:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:47
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Zurich in February
The kit for February in Zurich: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+5° avg high
-3 rain days
Zurich in January →
February
45°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Zurich in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in February?+
Average high 45°F, average low 31°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to January (avg high 40°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 52°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Zurich in February?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in February, on average.