Best Time to Visit Swiss National Park
Best time to visit Swiss National Park: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Swiss National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Swiss National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 6° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 13° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 17° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 43° | 22° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 31° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 63° | 41° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 64° | 43° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 43° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 56° | 36° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 48° | 30° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 36° | 17° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 32° | 12° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Swiss National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Swiss National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como | 64 mi | 60°F | +56°F warmer | 66 in |
| Zugspitze | 64 mi | 24°F | 44°F cooler | 55 in |
| Neuschwanstein Castle | 67 mi | 47°F | +43°F warmer | 54 in |
| Lake Constance | 75 mi | 53°F | +49°F warmer | 46 in |
| Lake Garda | 77 mi | 60°F | +56°F warmer | 47 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Swiss National Park is a national park in Switzerland. Swiss National Park is a national park known for strictly protected alpine wilderness.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Swiss National Park with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 42°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Swiss National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 6°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 95 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Como, Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle and Lake Constance.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 55°F is 10.4°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Swiss National Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Swiss National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:56 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 55° / 42°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 6 mph
⛅ 62° / 41°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Swiss National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Swiss National Park.
Quick facts about Swiss National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 46°40′0.1″N 10°11′60″E (46.6667, 10.2) |
| Established | 1914 |
| Known for | strictly protected alpine wilderness |
| Local time | 12:56 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Swiss National Park?
Swiss National Park is a national park in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.6667, 10.2. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Swiss National Park right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Swiss National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Swiss National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Swiss National Park in?
Swiss National Park observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:56 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Swiss National Park?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 95 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 101 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 131 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Swiss National Park?
Popular options include Lake Como, Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lake Constance, Lake Garda and Lake Lucerne.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
