Switzerland Weather Forecast
Switzerland weather: 53°F, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 50° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 53° | 18% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 61° | 88% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 58° | 10% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 61° | 84% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 63° | 96% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 61° | 52% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 60° | 16% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 57° | 31% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 61° | 40% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 59° | 41% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 55° | 31% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 56° | 35% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 58° | 25% | 3 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 77°F against a August normal of 78°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,8 in against a typical 0,7 in).
What this means for Switzerland
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 4°F below the 78°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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
June, July and August 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 6:30 AM.
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 10 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 August 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
