Switzerland Weather Forecast
Switzerland weather: 56°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Switzerland weather in July
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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).
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.
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.
How Switzerland compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Switzerland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Blanc | 82 mi | 4°F | 78°F cooler | 62 in |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 99 mi | 15°F | 67°F cooler | 49 in |
| Lake Constance | 102 mi | 53°F | +34°F warmer | 46 in |
| Lake Como | 107 mi | 60°F | +41°F warmer | 66 in |
| Milan Malpensa Airport | 110 mi | 58°F | +39°F warmer | 60 in |
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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 12:56 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 12:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
