[Liz_G]

24 June 2022 at 18:53:03 #827587

My trip to Switzerland is coming up in 3 weeks. Being that it is summer, I want to know what I should pack when we are not doing a mountain excursion. Do locals wear shorts and t-shirts? You see, we went to Tokyo a couple of years ago, and we found out quickly that even though the climate was hot, only tourists wore shorts so we stood out. I don’t want that to happen again! Please advice.

Liz

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[Anna]

25 June 2022 at 6:25:51 #943541

Hi Liz,

Yes, in summer t-shirts and shorts are common here.

Be sure to pack a lightweight jacket for your mountain excursion.

Regards,

Anna

[Liz_G]

25 June 2022 at 12:37:29 #943542

Regarding the mountain excursions, we plan to go to Mt Titlis. It’s my understanding that there’s snow all year round up there. So I do need to bring a heavier jacket? How cold does it get up there this time of year?

Liz

[Liz_G]

25 June 2022 at 12:40:12 #943543

One more thing, I’m looking at the weather for Zurich, Lucerne, etc. and it’s really rainy right now. Is that normal? Is it rainy season over there now?

[Anna]

25 June 2022 at 14:31:38 #943544

Hi Liz,

In summer, the heat from the sun makes it really warm even if there’s snow on the mountains. It’s up to you to bring a winter jacket but definitely bring along a jacket or a sweater with a hood, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly.

The average temp in the cities now is about 25 deg C (close to 30 deg in the last few days), slightly lower in the mountains.

Regarding the weather, the forecast is 70 – 80% rain this week. It rained last night but today it has been sunny all day. The forecast is reliable up to some point I guess. If it rains, it usually doesn’t last the whole day. But if you are concerned, it’s good to make alternative plans just in case.

regards,

Anna

[Arno]

26 June 2022 at 9:23:42 #943545

Hi LizG,

The current weather forecasts have no predictive value for your stay that’s coming up in about 3 weeks yet. You can start checking them about 3 days ahead, as that’s when they start to get more or less reliable: http://www.myswissalps.com/weather/forecast.

You can read about general seasonal patterns here:

• http://www.myswissalps.com/weather
• http://www.myswissalps.com/besttimetovisit