🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇨🇭 Zürich

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 86°F / L 73°F

Humidity: 27%

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Zürich

scattered clouds

57°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 57°F

H 58°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 82%

Climate Overview

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

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Zürich

Zürich sits at the northern end of Lake Zürich with the Alps to the south and the Jura mountains to the northwest. The lake moderates temperatures significantly — winters are milder and summers cooler than surrounding inland areas. The Föhn (warm southern wind) can raise temperatures dramatically in spring and fall.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇨🇭 Zürich
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Zürich: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Zürich have better weather?

Los Angeles and Zürich have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Zürich: Zürich sits at the northern end of Lake Zürich with the Alps to the south and the Jura mountains to . The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Zürich?

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Zürich: spring and fall.

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