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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R103

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R103, Switzerland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R103

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -1.3°C / 30°F -8.3°C / 17°F 158 mm 16
February 1.4°C / 35°F -6.6°C / 20°F 60 mm 8
March 2.2°C / 36°F -5.9°C / 21°F 88 mm 13
April 4.6°C / 40°F -3°C / 27°F 122 mm 13
May 9.2°C / 49°F 1.8°C / 35°F 160 mm 20
June 16.5°C / 62°F 7.7°C / 46°F 137 mm 18
July 16.8°C / 62°F 8.7°C / 48°F 166 mm 17
August 19°C / 66°F 10°C / 50°F 82 mm 11
September 11.7°C / 53°F 3.6°C / 38°F 172 mm 17
October 7.6°C / 46°F -0.7°C / 31°F 136 mm 13
November 2.6°C / 37°F -5.8°C / 22°F 132 mm 9
December -0.7°C / 31°F -9.2°C / 15°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 Via Alpina Red R103 are August. Expect daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nights near 10°C (50°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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