Switzerland weather by month

Check out Switzerland weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Bern2
4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Bern4
8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Bern8
12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Bern12
16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Bern16
20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Bern20
22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Bern22
21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Bern21
18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Bern18
13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Bern13
7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Bern7
3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Bern3
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
15 days with some rainfall in January in Bern15
14 days with some rainfall in February in Bern14
15 days with some rainfall in March in Bern15
16 days with some rainfall in April in Bern16
18 days with some rainfall in May in Bern18
17 days with some rainfall in June in Bern17
15 days with some rainfall in July in Bern15
16 days with some rainfall in August in Bern16
13 days with some rainfall in September in Bern13
13 days with some rainfall in October in Bern13
14 days with some rainfall in November in Bern14
14 days with some rainfall in December in Bern14

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The climate guide for Switzerland (Bern) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Switzerland climate 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.

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

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.

Switzerland weather averages

Temperature in Switzerland (°C)

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max temperature (daytime)
2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Switzerland (Bern)2
4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Switzerland (Bern)4
8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Switzerland (Bern)8
12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Switzerland (Bern)12
16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Switzerland (Bern)16
20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Switzerland (Bern)20
22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Switzerland (Bern)22
21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Switzerland (Bern)21
18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Switzerland (Bern)18
13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Switzerland (Bern)13
7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Switzerland (Bern)7
3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Switzerland (Bern)3
Min temperature (night-time)
-4°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Switzerland (Bern)-4
-3°C minimum night-time temperature in February in Switzerland (Bern)-3
-1°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Switzerland (Bern)-1
3°C minimum night-time temperature in April in Switzerland (Bern)3
7°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Switzerland (Bern)7
10°C minimum night-time temperature in June in Switzerland (Bern)10
12°C minimum night-time temperature in July in Switzerland (Bern)12
11°C minimum night-time temperature in August in Switzerland (Bern)11
9°C minimum night-time temperature in September in Switzerland (Bern)9
5°C minimum night-time temperature in October in Switzerland (Bern)5
1°C minimum night-time temperature in November in Switzerland (Bern)1
-3°C minimum night-time temperature in December in Switzerland (Bern)-3
Heat & Humidity
No heat & humidity in January in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in February in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in March in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in April in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in May in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in June in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in July in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in August in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in September in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in October in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in November in Switzerland (Bern)0
No heat & humidity in December in Switzerland (Bern)0

Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme

Sunshine & UV index in Switzerland

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily hours of daylight
9 hours of daylight per day in January in Switzerland (Bern)9
10 hours of daylight per day in February in Switzerland (Bern)10
12 hours of daylight per day in March in Switzerland (Bern)12
14 hours of daylight per day in April in Switzerland (Bern)14
15 hours of daylight per day in May in Switzerland (Bern)15
16 hours of daylight per day in June in Switzerland (Bern)16
15 hours of daylight per day in July in Switzerland (Bern)15
14 hours of daylight per day in August in Switzerland (Bern)14
13 hours of daylight per day in September in Switzerland (Bern)13
11 hours of daylight per day in October in Switzerland (Bern)11
9 hours of daylight per day in November in Switzerland (Bern)9
9 hours of daylight per day in December in Switzerland (Bern)9
UV Index (Maximum)
UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in January in Switzerland (Bern)1
UV (maximum) index 2 (Low) in February in Switzerland (Bern)2
UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate) in March in Switzerland (Bern)3
UV (maximum) index 5 (Moderate) in April in Switzerland (Bern)5
UV (maximum) index 7 (High) in May in Switzerland (Bern)7
UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High) in June in Switzerland (Bern)8
UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High) in July in Switzerland (Bern)8
UV (maximum) index 7 (High) in August in Switzerland (Bern)7
UV (maximum) index 5 (Moderate) in September in Switzerland (Bern)5
UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate) in October in Switzerland (Bern)3
UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in November in Switzerland (Bern)1
UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in December in Switzerland (Bern)1

Rainfall in Switzerland

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Number of days with some rain
15 days with some rainfall in January in Switzerland (Bern)15
14 days with some rainfall in February in Switzerland (Bern)14
15 days with some rainfall in March in Switzerland (Bern)15
16 days with some rainfall in April in Switzerland (Bern)16
18 days with some rainfall in May in Switzerland (Bern)18
17 days with some rainfall in June in Switzerland (Bern)17
15 days with some rainfall in July in Switzerland (Bern)15
16 days with some rainfall in August in Switzerland (Bern)16
13 days with some rainfall in September in Switzerland (Bern)13
13 days with some rainfall in October in Switzerland (Bern)13
14 days with some rainfall in November in Switzerland (Bern)14
14 days with some rainfall in December in Switzerland (Bern)14
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
69 mm monthly rainfall in January in Switzerland (Bern)69
66 mm monthly rainfall in February in Switzerland (Bern)66
61 mm monthly rainfall in March in Switzerland (Bern)61
69 mm monthly rainfall in April in Switzerland (Bern)69
81 mm monthly rainfall in May in Switzerland (Bern)81
106 mm monthly rainfall in June in Switzerland (Bern)106
95 mm monthly rainfall in July in Switzerland (Bern)95
121 mm monthly rainfall in August in Switzerland (Bern)121
80 mm monthly rainfall in September in Switzerland (Bern)80
57 mm monthly rainfall in October in Switzerland (Bern)57
85 mm monthly rainfall in November in Switzerland (Bern)85
69 mm monthly rainfall in December in Switzerland (Bern)69

Compare Switzerland weather with the UK

The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Switzerland (Bern) and the UK (London).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

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UK (London)
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