What is the climate like in Switzerland? Also...?

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James

It all depends on your elevation and geographic location. I went to Switzerland this past summer. I stayed in Crans-Montana and the temperatures were mild, with snow covering the mountain tops a couple thousand feet higher. Down the mountain, I found palm trees growing. Truly a beautiful country and the people are very friendly.

vitaminpez

The climate in Switzerland depends on which part of the country you are talking about.
Zurich is very much like New York City. Their climates are comparable year round.
The southern part of Switzerland gets much warmer in the summer but can snow there more often than Zurich.
The mountains are always a bit cooler year round and get lots of snow in the winter but they can also get more sun than in the valleys where it tends to be more foggy.
Hope that is helpful.
The link below is for a map of the entire country. Or you can just put in map of switzerland into a google search and it will give you a more detailed map.

Mr Who

Switzerland definitely experiences seasons -- winter can bring a fair amount of snow while summer can be sunny and sultry but the weather is rarely extreme. Temperaures in summer can climb to the 30sÂ°C (90sÂ°F) or even mid 30sÂ°C (mid 90sÂ°F). The Italian region, which includes popular destinations like Locarno, Lugano, and Bellinzona, can be more mediterranean (as evidenced by the palm trees and colorful birds that you'll see). The French region is a bit more temperate while the areas in the north tend to be about 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in general. Early summer (June) or fall is probably the best time to experience Switzerland, as the weather is comfortable and there arenâ€™t as many tourists as there are during the summer (or the winter in the ski regions). September can be quite rainy, but October offers sunny weather with temperatures on their 20sÂ°C (70sÂ°F), which is perfect for hiking in the Alps even in high altitude.

Depending on when and where you go, the weather in Switzerland can vary greatly due to drastic altitude differences. High in the Swiss mountains, the weather tends to be much cooler than expected so bring a warm jacket, extra layers, and pants even in the summer if you plan on visiting any of the major mountains. Some areas, like Les Diablerets and Zermatt, are cold enough that they are open for skiing even in the summer (though skiing Zermatt is certainly not recommended for newbies).

As for a map of Switzerland, go here http://maps.google.ch/maps?hl=de&tab=wl

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