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Switzerland Weather Forecast

Switzerland weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 53°F now🕔 9:11 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 8.8 million

7-day forecast for Switzerland

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast74° / 50°0%6 mph6
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast81° / 53°18%7 mph6
Tue, Aug 25⛈️ Thunderstorm80° / 61°88% · 0,3 in9 mph6
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast85° / 58°10%3 mph6
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light showers80° / 61°84% · 0,1 in6 mph6
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm76° / 63°96% · 0,4 in8 mph5
Sat, Aug 29⛅ Partly cloudy74° / 61°52%18 mph6

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 74° / 50°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

⛅ 74° / 61°

Partly cloudy · 52% rain · wind 18 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.4
Outdoors8.9
Beach day6
Swimming5.6
Hiking9.9
Running9.9
Cycling9.9
Camping9.9
Fishing9.9
Photography9.9
Stargazing8.8
Family time8.9
Driving9.9
Flying out9.9

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • 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 9:11 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 9:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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