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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R116

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R116, Switzerland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R116

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -2.9°C / 27°F -9.1°C / 16°F 126 mm 16
February -1.3°C / 30°F -8.1°C / 17°F 56 mm 9
March -1.3°C / 30°F -7.5°C / 19°F 130 mm 15
April 1.8°C / 35°F -4.6°C / 24°F 142 mm 12
May 4.8°C / 41°F -1.9°C / 29°F 89 mm 11
June 14.2°C / 58°F 4.8°C / 41°F 62 mm 14
July 15.2°C / 59°F 5.9°C / 43°F 41 mm 11
August 17.4°C / 63°F 7.5°C / 46°F 31 mm 6
September 9.4°C / 49°F 1.5°C / 35°F 115 mm 12
October 6.3°C / 43°F -0.7°C / 31°F 128 mm 15
November 1.1°C / 34°F -6.8°C / 20°F 99 mm 9
December -2.4°C / 28°F -9.2°C / 15°F 77 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 R116 are August. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 8°C (46°F).

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

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