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Best Time To Visit Switzerland

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

The best time to visit Switzerland is during the summer season from June to August when the temperature ranges from 19°C and 32°C. Switzerland receives the highest number of travelers during the summer season as the weather during this time is dry and pleasant. Therefore, it is often termed as the peak season. However, one can make travel plans during the autumn and winter seasons as well. These months too offer a pleasant time with a plethora of activities and festivals. Moreover, during shoulder months, one can avail slightly cheaper fares and lesser crowd. Therefore, planning on which month to visit totally depends on the type of your travel plan. For those who wish to see the snowy side of Switzerland can flock in the months of December to February as it is an ideal time to visit Switzerland to witness snowfall.

Winter season starts from December and continues till March when the country receives a great amount of snowfall along with snowstorms. The onset of winter begins early in Switzerland from early November. However, the summer season is ideal for those planning to explore the coastal charm of lakes in Switzerland. Between May and September, honeymooners can frolic on the lakeside beaches and take cruises. Given below is the month-wise analysis of the weather in Switzerland. 

June to August (19°C to 32°C): The duration from June to August constitutes the summer season. This season in Switzerland is a great time to indulge in outdoor sports like hiking, camping, and boating. Lake Geneva region is a popular haunt for holidaymakers and adventure lovers. From cable car rides to cruises, it’s a wonderful time to explore the natural beauty of destinations in Switzerland. Highlights: Sightseeing, Hiking, Boat Tours, City Tours, Paddle Boarding, Sky Dining, Bernina Express Ride, Kayaking

Switzerland to November (7°C to 20°C): Autumn or fall in Switzerland is mildly chilly during the night. Average temperatures range between 14 to 25 degrees and summer crowds begin to recede. The slopes of the Swiss Alps in the countryside show beautiful colors. It’s the best time to explore Interlaken and Mount Jungfrau. 

Highlights: Wine Tasting, Cable Car Ride 

December to February (2°C to 6°C): Plenty of adventures in Switzerland like skiing await in the winter season for those looking to explore the Swiss Alps in snowfall. Christmas and New Year season brings scores of honeymooners and families to popular attractions in Interlaken and Geneva. Besides exploring the major attractions, tourists can also grab a chance to experience some of the best festivals in Switzerland. Paleo, Gauklerfest, and Montreux Jazz festivals can be enjoyed in the summer season, while International Balloon Festival can be enjoyed in the winter season. And, if horsepower excites someone, then the popular Geneva International Motor Show held in March can be one of the best reasons to head towards Switzerland. 

Highlights: Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowfall, Winter Kayaking, Sledging

March to May (11°C to 20°C): As the snow starts to melt away with the onset of the spring season, the landscape of Switzerland comes to life with fresh bloom. Accommodation is mostly cheaper than other seasons and the weather is usually clear.

Highlights:  Budget accommodation, Cable Car RideGiven below is the month-wise segregation of all the major festivals celebrated in Switzerland.

List of Festivals Celebrated in Switzerland Throughout the Year:

January: New Year’s Eve, St. Berchtold’s Day, World Snow Festival, International Hot Air Balloon Festival 

February: White Turf, Tschaggatta, Valentine’s Day

March: Chalandamarz, Fuchstival, Interlaken Music Festival, Basel Fasnacht

April: Easter, Morges Tulip Festival, Sechseläuten

May: May Day, Ascension Day, Ascona Music Festival, Cheese Festival

June: Alpine Ascent, Ascona Street Artists Festival, Fête de la Musique

July: Rosenfest Weggis, Paléo Festival, Rosenfest Weggis

August: Swiss National Day, Zermatt Folklore Festival, Lake Thun Fest

September: VINEA Le Salon Wine Fest

October: Lugano Autumn Festival, Swiss Cheese Festival, Desalpe, Oktoberfest

November: All Saints Day

December: Saint Nikolaus Day, Fete de L’Escalade, Christmas Eve

Climate in Switzerland

Summer Season in Switzerland

Spring Season: April and May are the months of the spring season. Most of the snow has cleared by now and one can easily go hiking on the most gorgeous hiking trails in Switzerland. During these months one can get cheaper hotels and tickets as the tourist’s footfall is less.  

Early Summer Season: The Switzerland summer is mainly in the months of June, July, August, and September. The days are usually longer than the nights during this time of the year. June is the month of the early summer season. 

Summer Season: The temperature in Switzerland in August may rise as high as 24°C, and therefore it is the hottest month in Switzerland. July and August are the high seasons when people can enjoy various activities like hiking, biking, paragliding, and others. September also offers the same activities but at a lower temperature.

Monsoon Season in Switzerland

There is no definite rainy season in Switzerland. However, the summer season is the time when most of the rains take place in Switzerland. The temperature in Switzerland in August is between 20 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius and has the maximum humidity. It is the wettest season in Switzerland with an average of 120mm of rainfall. Other summer months may also experience light showers at any time of the day. Hiking and other activities are not recommended during rainfall, but as the monsoons in Switzerland cannot be predicted, one must keep their fingers crossed to get the best weather in Switzerland.

Thus, it would be right to say that the best time to visit Switzerland is during the summer season when one can enjoy all kinds of activities offered by the place. Switzerland’s winter months are also amazing to visit if one wants to experience snowfall and activities like skiing. However, an ideal time to visit Switzerland is during the fall and the spring season, that is, the months between the summer and the winter season as these months experience low tourists’ season of Switzerland due to which all the fares and hotel rates are quite low during this time of the year, making a person’s trip cheap and reasonable. The weather in Switzerland throughout the year is ideal for any kind of vacation or holiday.

Winter Season in Switzerland

The winter season is the best time to visit Switzerland for snow. The winter season in Switzerland is from October to March.

Fall Season: Switzerland’s climate in October is quite mild and therefore, it is the low season. Novembers are usually chilly, and activities like biking, paragliding are stopped. 

Early Winters: December is all about Christmas. The place emits holiday vibes. The months of January and February are the Switzerland snowfall months when the temperature is lowest, and one gets to see the place covered in snow. Switzerland’s winter months are most suitable for snow activities like skiing. Many ski restaurants increase their prices for tourists during this time of the year. Hiking is also possible during this season but only at lower altitudes.

Peak Winters: Months of January and February are the peak winter season months. The days are short and the entire area is covered in snow. If you want to see the winter sports than plan a visit to Switzerland in the months of January and February. 

Early Spring: With March approaching, Switzerland enters into the early spring season. Most of the regions still face chilly weather conditions.   

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    Mayank's 11 days trip to Switzerland

    Our trip to Europe was very well planned and managed by Knowravel(Yeeshu Dhimaan). The hotels were all near public transport which made it easy for us to travel freely. He was available for any queries throughout our travel days and provided swift support wherever needed. Thanks to team Knowravel⁩
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    Niteshkharpate's 7 days trip to Switzerland

    We had opted for 3 days Paris and 4 days in Switzerland. Anmol from Knowravel Holiday Services was extremely helpful in arranging the trip along with Visa assistance. Everything from Hotel booking, Required passes, tickets etc were arranged perfectly. Anmol has assisted on all our queries whenever w
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    Thanks to these people's assistance, we enjoyed our trip a lot. They made our journey smoother and full of fun. We enjoyed every single moment of the trip. Thanks to team for her guidance for visa application and big round of applause for them who curated the entire trip in the best possible way. A
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    What is the opening and closing time of the major shopping centers of Switzerland?

     

    Generally, the shops in Switzerland open around 8 PM to 10 PM and close around 6 PM to 8 PM. However, they close around 4 PM to 5 PM on Saturdays and most of the shops are closed on Sunday.

    Is May a good month to visit Switzerland?

    May is one of the best months to visit Switzerland especially Zurich city. The temperature in Zurich in the month of May varies between 10°C to 19°C. The weather is also pleasant during the month of May and also this is the shoulder month so there is less tourist activity in Switzerland.

    Is it good to visit Switzerland in December?

    Yes, it will be great to visit Switzerland in the month of December. During the month of December, you will witness snowfall in Switzerland and also can indulge in Christmas and New Year festivities.

    Is there snow in Switzerland in May?

    Usually, there is no snowfall or snow in Switzerland during the month of May. However, at higher altitudes, you can always find snow throughout the year.

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