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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R104

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R104, Switzerland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R104

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -6.5°C / 20°F -14.1°C / 7°F 194 mm 17
February -4.3°C / 24°F -11.8°C / 11°F 76 mm 9
March -3.9°C / 25°F -12.1°C / 10°F 119 mm 13
April -1.2°C / 30°F -9.3°C / 15°F 159 mm 13
May 1.9°C / 35°F -5.1°C / 23°F 185 mm 23
June 9°C / 48°F 0.9°C / 34°F 162 mm 23
July 9.6°C / 49°F 1.6°C / 35°F 170 mm 21
August 11.8°C / 53°F 3.4°C / 38°F 115 mm 15
September 4.8°C / 41°F -3.2°C / 26°F 215 mm 20
October 2.3°C / 36°F -6.3°C / 21°F 161 mm 16
November -2.8°C / 27°F -11.6°C / 11°F 153 mm 9
December -5.6°C / 22°F -13.9°C / 7°F 106 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 R104 are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nights near 2°C (36°F).

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

Via Alpina Red R104

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