What’s the climate like in Zug?
The current climate in Zug features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zug in recent years was 35°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
On average, Zug gets 1113 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Zug?
The best time to visit Zug for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Zug.
Climate Table of Zug
The climate table of Zug shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 63 | 57 | 82 | 126 | 119 | 145 | 136 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 84 |
Snow (cm) | 39 | 43 | 26 | 12 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 6,0 | 18 |
UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1113 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 145 cm per year
- Driest months: 57 mm in March, 63 mm in February and 73 mm in September
- Wettest months: 145 mm in July, 136 mm in August and 126 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Zug
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zug, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zug
This graph shows how much rainfall Zug, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Zug
This graph shows how much snow Zug, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zug
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zug, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zug
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zug, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zug
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zug, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Zug
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Zug, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Zug by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zug. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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