Driest Cities in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Switzerland Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Driest Cities - Switzerland

1 Zermatt VS 28.4"
2 Visperterminen VS 34.6"
3 Baltschieder VS 34.6"
4 Visp VS 34.6"
5 Naters VS 34.6"
6 Lalden VS 34.6"
7 Sitten VS 41.2"
8 Täsch VS 42.7"
9 Stalden VS 42.7"
10 Törbel VS 42.7"
11 Staldenried VS 42.7"
12 Därligen BE 45.1"
13 Porrentruy JU 46.6"
14 Beatenberg BE 47.7"
15 Davos GR 47.9"
16 Conthey VS 48.2"
17 Basse-Nendaz VS 48.2"
18 Martigny-Ville VS 48.6"
19 Unterseen BE 50.1"
20 Interlaken BE 50.1"
21 Ringgenberg BE 50.1"
22 Matten BE 50.1"
23 Bönigen BE 50.1"
24 Habkern BE 50.1"
25 Troistorrents VS 52.1"
26 Herrliberg ZH 52.5"
27 Affoltern / Sonnenberg ZH 52.5"
28 Affoltern / Goldiger Berg ZH 52.5"
29 Glattfelden ZH 52.5"
30 Seglingen ZH 52.5"
31 Eglisau ZH 52.5"
32 Seglingen / Ober-Seglingen ZH 52.5"
33 Schlieren / Spital ZH 52.5"
34 Würenlos AG 52.5"
35 Berikon AG 52.5"
36 Uetikon ZH 52.5"
37 Birmensdorf ZH 52.5"
38 Urdorf / Moos ZH 52.5"
39 Urdorf / Bodenfeld ZH 52.5"
40 Dietikon / Schönenwerd ZH 52.5"
41 Langnau am Albis ZH 52.5"
42 Wülflingen (Kreis 6) ZH 52.5"
43 Uhwiesen ZH 52.5"
44 Oberrieden / Berg ZH 52.5"
45 Thalwil / Süd ZH 52.5"
46 Bremgarten AG 52.5"
47 Thalwil ZH 52.5"
48 Bassersdorf ZH 52.5"
49 Killwangen AG 52.5"
50 Nürensdorf ZH 52.5"
51 Brütten ZH 52.5"
52 Tagelswangen ZH 52.5"
53 Lindau ZH 52.5"
54 Spreitenbach AG 52.5"
55 Affoltern / Butzen ZH 52.5"
56 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 52.5"
57 Zürich (Kreis 1) / Lindenhof ZH 52.5"
58 Zürich (Kreis 1) / Hochschulen ZH 52.5"
59 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Witikon ZH 52.5"
60 Gattikon ZH 52.5"
61 Dachsen ZH 52.5"
62 Urdorf / Baumgarten ZH 52.5"
63 Thalwil / Nord ZH 52.5"
64 Rottenschwil AG 52.5"
65 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hottingen ZH 52.5"
66 Birchwil ZH 52.5"
67 Uetikon / Grossdorf ZH 52.5"
68 Uetikon / Chlidorf ZH 52.5"
69 Urdorf ZH 52.5"
70 Männedorf / Dorfkern ZH 52.5"
71 Zürich (Kreis 1) / City ZH 52.5"
72 Untersiggenthal AG 52.5"
73 Egg ZH 52.5"
74 Zürich (Kreis 10) / Wipkingen ZH 52.5"
75 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Hard ZH 52.5"
76 Zürich (Kreis 5) / Escher-Wyss ZH 52.5"
77 Besenbüren AG 52.5"
78 Muri AG 52.5"
79 Urdorf / Zentrum ZH 52.5"
80 Urdorf / Ob der Bahn ZH 52.5"
81 Urdorf / Heidenkeller ZH 52.5"
82 Urdorf / Oberurdorf ZH 52.5"
83 Neuenhof AG 52.5"
84 Dänikon / Bifang ZH 52.5"
85 Langnau / Vitaquartier ZH 52.5"
86 Effretikon ZH 52.5"
87 Dänikon ZH 52.5"
88 Veltheim (Kreis 5) ZH 52.5"
89 Unterlunkhofen AG 52.5"
90 Brüttisellen ZH 52.5"
91 Neuhausen SH 52.5"
92 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) ZH 52.5"
93 Flurlingen ZH 52.5"
94 Affoltern am Albis ZH 52.5"
95 Rüschlikon ZH 52.5"
96 Langnau / Langnau (Dorf) ZH 52.5"
97 Urdorf / Fadmatt ZH 52.5"
98 Affoltern / Oberdorf ZH 52.5"
99 Männedorf ZH 52.5"
100 Oetwil / Oetwil an der Limmat ZH 52.5"

The driest cities in Switzerland receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Zermatt receives just 28.4 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Zermatt gets just 28.4" of precipitation per year - less than many cities get in a single month.
  • 2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
  • 3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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