Switzerland Weather & Climate 2026

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Monthly climate averages for Bern. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Switzerland experiences average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Feb–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 1.3/10 Feb 3.3/10 Mar 4.3/10 Apr 5.1/10 May 6.5/10 Jun 8.6/10 Jul 8/10 Aug 8.4/10 Sep 7.7/10 Oct 6.8/10 Nov 3.5/10 Dec 1.1/10

Key figures

Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
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Low
Temperature 15°C / 7°C
Feels Like 14°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 92 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 6 days
Frost Days 11 days
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Hottest Month
25°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
-1°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
11days
August
Avg High25°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
February (Gusts 31)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:36
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:28

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Switzerland

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Switzerland, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Bern

Population: 121.6K

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Zürich

Population: 415.4K

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Genève

Population: 201.7K

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Basel

Population: 177.6K

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Lausanne

Population: 139.1K

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Winterthur

Population: 111.8K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 13 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C -12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 23 mm 46 mm 69 mm 92 mm 115 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

17h 15h 13h 11h 9h 7h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Poor
Temp
5°C / -1°C
Feels Like
2°C / -4°C
Rain
13days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
6h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
Snow Days
10days
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February
Poor
Temp
9°C / 1°C
Feels Like
6°C / -2°C
Rain
12days (61 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
Snow Days
4days
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March
Poor
Temp
12°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
Snow Days
4days
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April
Fair
Temp
15°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 2°C
Rain
12days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
Snow Days
3days
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May
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 8°C
Rain
16days (128 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
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June best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 14°C
Feels Like
25°C / 14°C
Rain
13days (87 mm) Wet
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
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July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 15°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
16days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
12.5h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
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August best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 15°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
11days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
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September best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 11°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
12days (91 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
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October best
Good
Temp
16°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
12days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
7.6h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
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November
Poor
Temp
9°C / 2°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
13days (95 mm) Wet
Sun
6.2h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
Snow Days
4days
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December
Poor
Temp
5°C / 0°C
Feels Like
3°C / -3°C
Rain
14days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
Snow Days
8days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 5°C / -1°C 2°C / -4°C 13days (89 mm) Wet 6h Fair 81% Humid Poor View Details
February 9°C / 1°C 6°C / -2°C 12days (61 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 76% Humid Poor View Details
March 12°C / 2°C 9°C / 0°C 12days (72 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 71% Muggy Poor View Details
April 15°C / 5°C 13°C / 2°C 12days (83 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 69% Muggy Fair View Details
May 19°C / 9°C 18°C / 8°C 16days (128 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 74% Muggy Good View Details
June best 24°C / 14°C 25°C / 14°C 13days (87 mm) Wet 12.2h Excellent 71% Muggy Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 15°C 26°C / 15°C 16days (107 mm) Wet 12.5h Excellent 69% Muggy Excellent View Details
August best 25°C / 15°C 26°C / 15°C 11days (106 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 70% Muggy Excellent View Details
September best 21°C / 11°C 20°C / 11°C 12days (91 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 78% Humid Excellent View Details
October best 16°C / 8°C 15°C / 6°C 12days (89 mm) Wet 7.6h Good 82% Humid Good View Details
November 9°C / 2°C 7°C / 0°C 13days (95 mm) Wet 6.2h Fair 85% Humid Poor View Details
December 5°C / 0°C 3°C / -3°C 14days (101 mm) Wet 5h Fair 87% Very Muggy Poor View Details

Best Time to Visit Switzerland (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Switzerland are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bern, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Switzerland is August, with average daytime highs of 25°C (78°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Switzerland is January, with average overnight lows of -1°C (31°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Switzerland is May, averaging 128mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Switzerland runs through May, July, December, January, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Bern.
Switzerland receives approximately 108 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Bern.
The least favorable months to visit Switzerland are January, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
Average humidity in Switzerland is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Switzerland receives snow. Months with snowfall average 6 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 11 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Switzerland are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 31 km/h / 19 mph).
Switzerland averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 65%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Switzerland is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Switzerland has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Switzerland ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 14°C (57°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Switzerland. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Switzerland, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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