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Best Time to Hike Via Francigena

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

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Month-by-month weather on Via Francigena

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 35°F2°C 21°F-6°C 207 mm 17
February 39°F4°C 24°F-4°C 82 mm 12
March 41°F5°C 26°F-3°C 117 mm 16
April 48°F9°C 31°F0°C 138 mm 14
May 52°F11°C 38°F3°C 221 mm 23
June 63°F17°C 47°F9°C 195 mm 21
July 64°F18°C 48°F9°C 233 mm 21
August 66°F19°C 50°F10°C 158 mm 15
September 55°F13°C 41°F5°C 250 mm 21
October 51°F11°C 37°F3°C 172 mm 15
November 43°F6°C 28°F-2°C 163 mm 11
December 37°F3°C 24°F-4°C 86 mm 11

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 Francigena are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 64°F18°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

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

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