Switzerland Weather Forecast
Switzerland weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Switzerland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 49° | 3% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 70° / 46° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 47° | 56% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 45° | 99% · 1,6 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 41° | 44% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 49° | 28% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 46° | 20% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 39° | 14% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 45° | 11% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 46° | 16% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 49° | 12% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 47° | 18% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 39° | 22% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 36° | 20% | 3 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 61°F against a October normal of 59°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,9 in against a typical 1,1 in).
What this means for Switzerland
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 11.5°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
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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 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 0 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 12:55 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 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
