When is the best time to go to Switzerland?
When is the best time to go to Switzerland? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Switzerland, the weather is at least tolerable in July and August
- The best months to go to Zurich are May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months in Zurich are June, July and August, and the coldest month of the year is February
- The rainiest months in this city are May, June, July and December
- Lugano is the city with the best climate, with good weather 6 months a year
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Switzerland for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C to 3°C | 141mm | very bad | Switzerland in january |
| February | -7°C to 4°C | 113mm | very bad | Switzerland in february |
| March | -4°C to 8°C | 116mm | very bad | Switzerland in march |
| April | -0°C to 14°C | 135mm | very bad to tolerable* | Switzerland in april |
| May | 4°C to 17°C | 222mm | very bad to good* | Switzerland in may |
| June | 9°C to 21°C | 205mm | very bad to good* | Switzerland in june |
| July | 12°C to 23°C | 197mm | tolerable to good* | Switzerland in july |
| August | 11°C to 23°C | 178mm | tolerable to good* | Switzerland in august |
| September | 7°C to 18°C | 117mm | very bad to good* | Switzerland in september |
| October | 3°C to 13°C | 97mm | very bad to good* | Switzerland in october |
| November | -2°C to 9°C | 142mm | very bad to bad* | Switzerland in november |
| December | -7°C to 4°C | 146mm | very bad | Switzerland in december |
Best time to travel to Switzerland by cities
Best time to go to Zurich
The best months to go to Zurich are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Bern
The best months to go to Bern are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Lausanne
The best months to go to Lausanne are may, june, july, august and september.
Climate and Weather in Switzerland
Best time to go to Zurich
The best months to go to Zurich are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Bern
The best months to go to Bern are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Lausanne
The best months to go to Lausanne are may, june, july, august and september.
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Temperatures and rainfall in Switzerland
On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Switzerland and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Zurich, Bern, Davos, Geneva and Lausanne.
Where to go in Switzerland?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
Legend:
Map of Switzerland
Click over cities for information about the weather.
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What can I do in Switzerland?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Switzerland reliable?
Climate data for Switzerland has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Switzerland allows us to determine the average for each month in Zurich, Bern, Davos, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Fribourg, Interlaken, and 55 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.
