Zurich · November
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 38°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 87% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 38°F
Humidity
87%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
7 mph
What November feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
08:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:51
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 November
The kit for November in Zurich: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-11° avg high
+1 rain days
Zurich in October →
November
48°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+6° avg high
-2 rain days
Zurich in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in November?+
Average high 48°F, average low 38°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to October (avg high 60°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 42°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Zurich in November?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in November, on average.