When is the best time to go to Winterthur

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Winterthur, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Winterthur weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Winterthur are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Winterthur January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 65mm 1.7hrs 10.1hrs

The weather in January in Winterthur is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Winterthur for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Winterthur and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Winterthur February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 63mm 3.1hrs 11.3hrs

February in Winterthur is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Winterthur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Winterthur and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Winterthur March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 65mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Winterthur is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Winterthur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Winterthur and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Winterthur April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 88mm 5.3hrs 14.6hrs

Winterthur's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Winterthur.

April is in the spring in Winterthur and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Winterthur May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 111mm 6.1hrs 16.2hrs

May is a damp month in Winterthur and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Winterthur.

May is in the spring in Winterthur and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Winterthur weather in May »

June

Winterthur June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 135mm 6.8hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Winterthur during June can be summarized as mild and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Winterthur, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Winterthur and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Winterthur with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Winterthur July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 127mm 7.7hrs 11.3hrs

July in Winterthur is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Winterthur, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Winterthur and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Winterthur weather in July »

August

Winterthur August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 131mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Winterthur is characteristically mild and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Winterthur, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Winterthur and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Winterthur weather in August »

September

Winterthur September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 93mm 5.9hrs 14.6hrs

Winterthur's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Winterthur, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Winterthur and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Winterthur weather in September »

October

Winterthur October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 69mm 3.8hrs 16.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Winterthur and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Winterthur.

October is in the fall / autumn in Winterthur and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Winterthur weather in October »

November

Winterthur November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 78mm 2.3hrs 10.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Winterthur and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Winterthur for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Winterthur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Winterthur December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 67mm 1.6hrs 11.3hrs

December in Winterthur is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Winterthur for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Winterthur and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Winterthur with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Winterthur weather stats

Winterthur weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: July 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 2°C 35.6°F
Wettest month: June 135mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 22.7°C 72.9°F
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