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Switzerland is small, mountainous, landlocked country which has a wide variety of climatic conditions because of its great range of altitude.
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Swiss Climate and Weather Forecast for Switzerland

Switzerland enjoys year-round sunshine and no humidity. The south has an almost Mediterranean climate with Zurich and Geneva averaging 25C in summer. Autumn comes early to the mountains, and the ski season runs from early December to late April. Most of the country dips below freezing in winter, even colder in the ski resorts.

What is the local weather forcasts for Switzerland? Or what is the climate in Switzerland? Find live weather report and climate report for Zurich, Geneva, Davos, Basel and other major cities and towns of Switzerland.

If you are planning a trip to Switzerland, then see the table below shows you, when is the best time to travel to Switzerland.

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When to go to Switzerland

Switzerland can be visited any time throughout the year. Summer in Switzerland lasts roughly from June to September and offers the most pleasant climate for outdoor pursuits.

Low holiday seasons in Switzerland is in April-May and late-September-October.

The continental climate in the Alps tends to show the greatest extremes between summer and winter. Mid-August to late October generally has fairly settled weather, and is a good period for hiking trips.

For winter sports, Swiss ski resorts in the Alps begin operating in early December, move into full swing around Christmas, and close down when the snow begins to melt in April.

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Swiss Climate & Clothing

Climate in Switzerland: The Alps in cause many climatic variations throughout Switzerland. In the higher Alpine regions of Switzerland temperatures tend to be low, while the lower land of the northern area has higher temperatures and warm summers.

Required Clothing for Switzerland: Warm clothes and rainwear; lightweights for summer.

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