Best time to visit the Swiss Alps

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When is the best time to visit Swiss Alps?

The best time to visit Swiss Alps is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-6
    Jan
  • -5°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-5
    Feb
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-4
    Mar
  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-1
    Apr
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)3
    May
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)7
    Jun
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)9
    Jul
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)9
    Aug
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)7
    Sep
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)3
    Oct
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-2
    Nov
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Swiss Alps (Zermatt)-4
    Dec

Which is the warmest month in the Swiss Alps?

The warmest time of year in Swiss Alps is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 9°C.

Which month has the most rain in the Swiss Alps?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Swiss Alps with 173mm on average. There are normally 19 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Swiss Alps?

The sunniest time of year in Swiss Alps is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Swiss Alps (Zermatt) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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