Winterthur
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Winterthur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Winterthur are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and May the wettest (about 130 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | -1.6 | 105 | 4.9 |
| February | 7.7 | 0.1 | 69 | 6.2 |
| March | 10.9 | 1.8 | 74 | 8.1 |
| April | 14.7 | 4.8 | 89 | 9.9 |
| May | 18.1 | 9.0 | 130 | 10.1 |
| June | 23.8 | 14.1 | 119 | 11.9 |
| July | 25.0 | 15.4 | 114 | 12.1 |
| August | 24.9 | 15.4 | 118 | 10.8 |
| September | 20.2 | 11.6 | 91 | 9.4 |
| October | 15.4 | 7.7 | 91 | 7.1 |
| November | 8.5 | 2.5 | 92 | 5.0 |
| December | 5.4 | -0.1 | 94 | 4.2 |
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01 · OverviewWinterthur, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Winterthur took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Winterthur
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Winterthur
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Winterthur
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Winterthur
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Winterthur
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Winterthur
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Frequently Asked Questions about Winterthur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Winterthur located and what are its coordinates?
Winterthur is situated in Switzerland at geographic coordinates 47.5056, 8.7241 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Winterthur?
Winterthur has a recorded population of approximately 111,840 and observes the Europe/Zurich time zone (CHF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Winterthur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Winterthur include de-CH, fr-CH, it-CH, rm, and the circulating currency is CHF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Winterthur?
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