Best time to visit Switzerland

Q: When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

The best time to visit Switzerland (Bern) is in July Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Switzerland?

The hottest time of year in Bern, Switzerland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Switzerland?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Bern, Switzerland with 121mm on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Switzerland?

The sunniest time of year in Bern, Switzerland is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

The best time to visit Switzerland (Bern) is in July based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Switzerland?

The best time to visit Switzerland (Bern) is in July based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Switzerland (Bern) 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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Switzerland weather overview

Although a small country, Switzerland has a varied climate because of its mountains. Higher peaks are covered in snow for most of the year, while the valleys enjoy warm but wet summers.

The warmest part of Switzerland is the lakeland district around Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore, a beautiful, if rainy, place for a summer break.

Central Switzerland, where most of the country's inhabitants live, is a low-lying area flanked by Lake Geneva and Lake Konstanz and it can fall prey to very severe winters. Summers, however, are warm if very wet with frequent thunderstorms.

Higher up, in the Jura Mountains, it is even rainier and summer days tend to be marred by cloud, while winters can be freezing in the valleys. The Swiss Alps, which lie between Geneva and Austria, are a good place to be in the winter provided you go high up: mountain conditions can be sunny and bright, if crisp, while the valleys below tend to be shrouded in cloud and fog.

One thing, of which skiers should be wary, is the arrival of the Fohn, a warm southerly wind which raises temperatures very quickly and can spark avalanches. In the summer, cloud and mist surround the Alpine mountain tops so the warm and sunny valleys are the best place to be.

What to pack for Switzerland weather

Always be prepared for rain in Switzerland, especially in the lakeland district. Complement summer lightweights with warm jackets and wrap up well in the winter. Take ski-wear for the mountains.

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August in the Bernese Oberland just south of Bern, Switzerland © Murray Foubister - Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

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Below is a beginner's guide to Switzerland with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Switzerland - quick facts
Flight time^✝	1.5 to 2 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	German, French, Italian
Currency	Swiss Franc
Electricity	C + J plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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