Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Switzerland?
The best time to visit Switzerland for hiking is July, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Switzerland, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Switzerland
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 120 |
February | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 110 |
March | 27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 120 |
April | 20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 141 |
May | 27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 154 |
June | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 169 |
July | 63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 162 |
August | 58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 176 |
September | 58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 129 |
October | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 112 |
November | 24Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 129 |
December | 25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 126 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Switzerland
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