What is Switzerland's climate?

Answer 1

The weather in Switzerland varies greatly between different places. The highest precipitation receives Rochers de Nave, a mountain near Montreux (VD) with approximately 260 cm per year. Precipitation is generally higher in the western part of Switzerland where often clouds come in from the Atlantic coast. Also the parts south of the Alps get quite some rain, Lugano(TI) for example receives about 175 cm per year. If the winds blow in clouds from the south, they get blocked at the Alps and drop their water. Usually this causes dry and warm weather north of the Alps, often accompanied with heavy winds and an extremely good view where the mountains appear much closer than they are. This phenomena is known as Foehn ("Föhn"). Many people claim that they get headaches under these conditions.

On the other hand, the valleys Engadin in the very east and Valais in the southwest of Switzerland receive relatively little precipitation. Scoul (GR) receives about 70 cm, Staldenried (VS) about 53 cm.

the weather is not excessively hot, cold or humid. 18 to 28c (65 f-82 f)

Answer 2

The weather in Switzerland varies greatly between different places. The highest precipitation receives Rochers de Nave, a mountain near Montreux (VD) with approximately 260 cm per year. Precipitation is generally higher in the western part of Switzerland where often clouds come in from the Atlantic coast. Also the parts south of the Alps get quite some rain, Lugano(TI) for example receives about 175 cm per year. If the winds blow in clouds from the south, they get blocked at the Alps and drop their water. Usually this causes dry and warm weather north of the Alps, often accompanied with heavy winds and an extremely good view where the mountains appear much closer than they are. This phenomena is known as Foehn ("Föhn"). Many people claim that they get headaches under these conditions.

On the other hand, the valleys Engadin in the very east and Valais in the southwest of Switzerland receive relatively little precipitation. Scoul (GR) receives about 70 cm, Staldenried (VS) about 53 cm.

the weather is not excessively hot, cold or humid. 18 to 28c (65 f-82 f)

Answer 3

Switzerland has a varied climate due to its varying topography. The northern part of the country has a continental climate with cold winters and mild summers, while the southern part has a more Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Overall, Switzerland experiences four distinct seasons with moderate temperatures and significant precipitation throughout the year.

Answer 4

Switzerland is a temperate climate.