Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps in Switzerland are a non-geologically related mountain range within the Alps. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs reaching 16 °C and 15 °C, and lows of 6 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of -6 °C and -4 °C, and lows dropping to -13 °C and -12 °C. May experiences the most rain, with 264 mm falling across about 23 days, while February is drier with 124 mm over about 13 days.
The nearest airport is Lugano Airport in Agno, Switzerland, located 64 km away, while Milan Malpensa International Airport in Ferno, Italy is 98 km away. The sight is 94 km from the capital city of Bern. Nearby points of interest include Titlis at 30.6 km, Aletsch Glacier at 33.0 km, Reichenbach Falls at 33.9 km, Sphinx Observatory at 39.8 km, and Jungfraujoch at 39.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 16 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 0 | -5 |
| Average low, °C | -13 | -12 | -9 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -2 | -8 | -11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 143 | 124 | 158 | 222 | 264 | 207 | 189 | 211 | 256 | 233 | 224 | 154 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
