What to wear on Swiss mountains in August

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A traveler is heading to Switzerland on August 8th and wants advice on what to pack for their trip, specifically mentioning plans to take the Gornergrat train in Zermatt, as well as visit the Jungfraujoch and Mt. Titlis. They’re curious about the typical cold temperatures on these mountains and whether a light windbreaker will suffice.

Key takeaways:

Always pack extra layers for mountain trips, as temperatures can drop significantly with altitude and weather can change quickly.
A light windbreaker is a good choice, but also bring a warmer layer, like a jumper, for comfort.
Check current temperature trends and forecasts before your trip to better prepare for conditions in August.
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8 July 2019 at 19:45:48 #822736

I’ll be in Switzerland starting August 8th an am wondering what I should bring? I’ll be taking the Gornergrat train in Zermatt, the Jungfraujoch, Mt. Titlis, etc. Is it typically cold up on top of these mountains?Will a light winderbreker be sufficient? Thank you in advance!

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Reply 1 of 2 • 9 July 2019 at 0:58:26 #917308

This is a useful website.

http://www.meteocentrale.ch/

<<“Is it typically cold up on top of these mountains?Will a light winderbreker be sufficient?”>>

On average, temperature drops 1o degrees Celsius for every 1000 meters of altitude:

http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&channel=tus&q=temper atue+drop+with+altitud e

This map will give you altitudes:

map.geo.admin.ch/?topic=swisstopo&lang=e n&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo .pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.swisst opo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege&zoom=4&E=26 29500.00&N=1164850.00

To answer your question in more detail , it will be useful to understand what you intend to do on those mountain tops, and for how long. Do you have remote release for your cameras. or, will you use your fingers?

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Reply 2 of 2 • 9 July 2019 at 4:17:43 #917309

Hello Bsphoto22,

Being on the mountains in whatever season will always require some extra layers to bring along. In summer, the temperatures can be “nice and warm” on the mountains, but again, you can also be caught by a storm and rainfall during summer. A winder-breaker is for sure a good idea, I would also bring at least one warmer, layer, such a jumper, or similar.
– http://www.myswissalps.com/we ather

To get an idea of the current temperatures, which won’t change too much by August, check the websites and apps recommended here:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ab outswitzerland/practic al/websites

Best,
Steph

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