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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.

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Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R116

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 27°F-3°C 16°F-9°C 126 mm 16
February 30°F-1°C 17°F-8°C 56 mm 9
March 30°F-1°C 19°F-8°C 130 mm 15
April 35°F2°C 24°F-5°C 142 mm 12
May 41°F5°C 29°F-2°C 89 mm 11
June 58°F14°C 41°F5°C 62 mm 14
July 59°F15°C 43°F6°C 41 mm 11
August 63°F17°C 46°F8°C 31 mm 6
September 49°F9°C 35°F2°C 115 mm 12
October 43°F6°C 31°F-1°C 128 mm 15
November 34°F1°C 20°F-7°C 99 mm 9
December 28°F-2°C 15°F-9°C 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 63°F17°C and nights near 46°F8°C.

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

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