Best time to visit Switzerland
The best time to visit Switzerland is April, May and September, when its 8 destinations average 83/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 58/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 8 Switzerland destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Switzerland climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 2.7°C | 96 mm | Zermatt 78 |
| February | 72 | 6.9°C | 79 mm | Zermatt 92 |
| March | 78 | 8.9°C | 88 mm | St. Moritz 97 |
| April | 83 | 11.8°C | 99 mm | St. Moritz 94 |
| May | 82 | 15.4°C | 140 mm | Interlaken 86 |
| June | 76 | 21.7°C | 159 mm | Geneva 91 |
| July | 70 | 23.3°C | 154 mm | Zürich 91 |
| August | 72 | 23°C | 155 mm | Geneva 90 |
| September | 79 | 19.6°C | 110 mm | Basel 92 |
| October | 75 | 15.3°C | 139 mm | Interlaken 83 |
| November | 68 | 8°C | 129 mm | Zermatt 83 |
| December | 58 | 4.4°C | 144 mm | Zermatt 76 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Switzerland destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 8 destinations in Switzerland
Switzerland — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Switzerland?
- April, May and September. Across Switzerland's 8 destinations, April averages 83/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 11.8°C and 99 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Switzerland?
- December, averaging 58/100 — mean highs of 4.4°C and 144 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Switzerland?
- July, with mean daily highs of 23.3°C averaged across 8 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Switzerland?
- June, averaging 159 mm of rain.