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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.

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Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R103

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 30°F-1°C 17°F-8°C 158 mm 16
February 35°F1°C 20°F-7°C 60 mm 8
March 36°F2°C 21°F-6°C 88 mm 13
April 40°F5°C 27°F-3°C 122 mm 13
May 49°F9°C 35°F2°C 160 mm 20
June 62°F17°C 46°F8°C 137 mm 18
July 62°F17°C 48°F9°C 166 mm 17
August 66°F19°C 50°F10°C 82 mm 11
September 53°F12°C 38°F4°C 172 mm 17
October 46°F8°C 31°F-1°C 136 mm 13
November 37°F3°C 22°F-6°C 132 mm 9
December 31°F-1°C 15°F-9°C 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 66°F19°C and nights near 50°F10°C.

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

Via Alpina Red R103

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