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Zürich

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Zürich?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zürich month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zürich 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 141 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.4-1.91024.8
February7.5-0.5716.1
March10.81.1738.0
April14.74.1949.8
May18.08.41419.9
June23.513.612711.8
July24.715.314012.0
August24.615.312510.7
September20.111.71019.3
October15.27.4957.1
November8.42.4985.0
December5.1-0.41004.2

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What is being reported around Zürich

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People and places shaping Zürich

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Past and future events in Zürich

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1045

    In 1045, King Henry III granted the convent the right to hold markets, collect tolls, and mint coins, and thus effectively made the abbess the ruler of the city.

  2. Documented history · 1218

    Zurich gained Imperial immediacy (Reichsunmittelbarkeit, becoming an Imperial free city) in 1218 with the extinction of the main line of the Zähringer family and attained a status comparable to statehood.

  3. Documented history · 1234

    Emperor Frederick II promoted the abbess of the Fraumünster to the rank of a duchess in 1234.

  4. Documented history · 1336

    The political power of the convent slowly waned in the 14th century, beginning with the establishment of the Zunftordnung (guild laws) in 1336 by Rudolf Brun, who also became the first independent mayor, i.e.

Current public leadership

  • Corine Mauch

    Wikidata currently records this person as Zürich's head of government. Swiss politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Zürich has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Zürich yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Zürich yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Schweizer Fernsehen

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Zürich. Former television station in Switzerland.

  • 20 Minuten

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Zürich. Periodical literature.

  • TeleZüri

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Zürich. Television station.

  • SRF Info

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Zürich. Television station.

  • SRF Zwei

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Zürich. Swiss TV channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Zürich, in brief

Zürich is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Zürich took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Zürich

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Zürich

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Zürich

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Zürich

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Zürich

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08 · Questions

Questions about Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zürich

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Zürich located and what are its coordinates?

Zürich is situated in Switzerland at geographic coordinates 47.3667, 8.5500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Zürich?

Zürich has a recorded population of approximately 415,367 and observes the Europe/Zurich time zone (CHF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Zürich?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zürich include de-CH, fr-CH, it-CH, rm, and the circulating currency is CHF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zürich?

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