Switzerland Weather Forecast
Switzerland weather: 51°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Switzerland is a country in Europe. Switzerland is a country in Europe with its capital at Bern. It has a population of about 8.8 million. The capital is Bern.
Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Switzerland with light rain. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 38°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Switzerland is April, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 63 mi away. Nearby highlights include Swiss National Park, Jungfraujoch, Matterhorn and Eiger.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 5.2°F below the 59°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Switzerland today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 46 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Switzerland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:41 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Switzerland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 38° | 100% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 40° | 73% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 44° | 100% · 0,6 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 41° | 28% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 35° | 17% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 59° / 43° | 30% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 58° / 45° | 9% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 41° | 0% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 37° | 2% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 33° | 11% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 32° | 12% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 44° / 31° | 12% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 29° | 12% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 32° | 18% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 35° | 24% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 42° | — | 6 mph | 2 |
Climate in Switzerland 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 | 40° | 27° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 33° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 35° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 40° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 76° | 57° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 78° | 59° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 59° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 67° | 50° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 44° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 34° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 30° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Switzerland
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Air quality and pollen in Switzerland
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Switzerland
Go in April, June, July, August and September. 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.
Weather by national park in Switzerland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Switzerland
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Switzerland
2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Switzerland
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Switzerland
2 lakes mapped in this atlas
Explore Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Switzerland?
Switzerland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 46.948, 7.4474. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Switzerland right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with light rain. Humidity is 73% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
April, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Switzerland, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Switzerland in?
Switzerland observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:41 PM.
How many people live in Switzerland?
Switzerland has a population of approximately 8.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Switzerland?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 63 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 110 mi away and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 220 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Switzerland?
Popular options include Swiss National Park, Jungfraujoch, Matterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Matterhorn.
What places are in Switzerland?
Switzerland covers 9 places in this atlas, including Swiss National Park, Matterhorn, Eiger, Geneva, Interlaken and Jungfrau.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 October 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
