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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.

Month-by-month weather on Via Francigena

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 1.7°C / 35°F -6°C / 21°F 207 mm 17
February 3.9°C / 39°F -4.3°C / 24°F 82 mm 12
March 5.2°C / 41°F -3.2°C / 26°F 117 mm 16
April 8.9°C / 48°F -0.3°C / 31°F 138 mm 14
May 11.2°C / 52°F 3.1°C / 38°F 221 mm 23
June 17.3°C / 63°F 8.5°C / 47°F 195 mm 21
July 17.6°C / 64°F 9°C / 48°F 233 mm 21
August 19.1°C / 66°F 10°C / 50°F 158 mm 15
September 12.5°C / 55°F 4.8°C / 41°F 250 mm 21
October 10.5°C / 51°F 2.6°C / 37°F 172 mm 15
November 6°C / 43°F -2.1°C / 28°F 163 mm 11
December 3°C / 37°F -4.4°C / 24°F 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 18°C (64°F) and nights near 9°C (48°F).

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

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