What is the climate/weather in Switzerland?

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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).

Kayla M

It rains a lot.
&&I went in July and it was really cold.
We went up to the top of the Alps and it was snowing.
But yeahs bring warm clothes!!!

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K@meli0n

depends on where exactly will you stay. climate in the north and in the south of Switzerland vary. In the north part is very common continental climate.

Hoang Wuan

Switzerand in general is cold most of the time. It snows about half the year. In the summer there are about 2 months of nice sun (summer). There are 4 beautiful seasons; you can see the seasonal changes clearly.
Depending on where you live, the climate is a bit different.
In German speaking regions, even though it snows, it feels warmer than New York because the mountains are blocking the winds.
In French speaking regions, it's quite windy so it's colder.
In Italian speaking regions, it's the warmest. Swiss people often go to Italian region for small vacations.

doodlebug

Depends on where you are and how high up you are.

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