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Best Time to Hike European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland, Switzerland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -6.1°C / 21°F -14.4°C / 6°F 133 mm 17
February -3.2°C / 26°F -11.2°C / 12°F 64 mm 10
March -2.5°C / 28°F -9.9°C / 14°F 148 mm 15
April 0.2°C / 32°F -7.6°C / 18°F 137 mm 14
May 4.7°C / 40°F -3°C / 27°F 202 mm 24
June 12°C / 54°F 3°C / 37°F 137 mm 17
July 11.6°C / 53°F 3.7°C / 39°F 163 mm 20
August 13.8°C / 57°F 5°C / 41°F 108 mm 14
September 7°C / 45°F -1.1°C / 30°F 171 mm 18
October 3.3°C / 38°F -4.3°C / 24°F 119 mm 15
November -2°C / 28°F -10.6°C / 13°F 99 mm 10
December -4.7°C / 24°F -13.2°C / 8°F 96 mm 10

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nights near 4°C (39°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland

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