Paris vs Zurich

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in August. Paris offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Zurich sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Zurich is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August.

Paris reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Zurich averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Paris receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zurich sees 112 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 5 rain days and 55 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.