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Best time to visit Switzerland
The best time to visit Switzerland is September, when its destinations average a travel score of 65 out of 100.
The climate in Switzerland through the year
When to go
Switzerland scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in September, with an average of 65 out of 100 in September across the 8 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in September range from 15°C in Zermatt to 22°C in Geneva. June–August are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in December (18), with daytime highs from 0°C to 9°C.
Where in the country
In September, the highest scores are in Geneva (70), Basel (70) and Lausanne (69), while Zermatt scores 40. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
- September: Zurich, Interlaken, Basel, Bern and Winterthur
- July: Geneva, Zermatt and Lausanne
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Geneva is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 17°C) and Zermatt the coolest (9°C). Zermatt gets the most precipitation, about 1,450 mm a year, and Basel the least, about 930 mm. The highest-lying is Sunnegga Paradise ski area at about 2,750 m.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Switzerland averages 65 or more in these months:
- City break: September. Best in September: Geneva (70), Basel (70) and Lausanne (69)
- Skiing: December–February. Deepest snow in January: Gotthard Oberalp Arena (about 110 cm), Sedrun (about 110 cm) and Fiescheralp (about 100 cm)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | −2–7° | 78 mm | Zermatt 24 · Geneva 22 · Interlaken 21 |
| February | 27 | 0–8° | 61 mm | Zermatt 30 · Geneva 29 · Lausanne 28 |
| March | 25 | 4–13° | 70 mm | Geneva 30 · Zermatt 25 · Lausanne 25 |
| April | 40 | 7–17° | 77 mm | Geneva 50 · Basel 48 · Zurich 45 |
| May | 46 | 11–20° | 117 mm | Geneva 58 · Basel 55 · Zurich 52 |
| June | 59 | 17–25° | 116 mm | Geneva 66 · Basel 63 · Lausanne 63 |
| July | 63 | 19–26° | 118 mm | Geneva 73 · Lausanne 69 · Basel 65 |
| August | 61 | 18–26° | 132 mm | Geneva 70 · Lausanne 66 · Basel 62 |
| September | 65 | 15–22° | 90 mm | Geneva 70 · Basel 70 · Lausanne 69 |
| October | 39 | 10–17° | 89 mm | Geneva 45 · Interlaken 43 · Basel 43 |
| November | 22 | 4–11° | 89 mm | Zermatt 23 · Geneva 22 · Interlaken 22 |
| December | 18 | 0–9° | 89 mm | Zermatt 22 · Geneva 19 · Interlaken 19 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.