We will be in Switzerland in July, and I'm wondering what to expect for temperatures. I don't find the on-line average high/days of rain charts to be very helpful, particularly when considering Switzerland's altitude variations. We will be in Lucerne, Gimmelwald, Lausanne, and Bern. Thoughts on what to expect and day-to-night fluctuations? Thanks.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23281 posts
I would expect the averages that you seen and few degrees on either side. After that I have no idea what you are asking? Remember, to have an average, you have to have extremes. You can have a hot spell, you can have a cold or cool spell. Bring along some light weight layers of clothing that can be added or subtracted as needed. The difference between daytime and nighttime averages should be fairly accurate.
Posted by
NYC
380 posts
You can look up historical data for daily temperatures and weather on a city-by-city basis for each city. Just Google "weather Lucerne 2016". In planning for my next trip, I am looking at last year's data for conditions for two weeks on either side of my travel dates to get an idea of the range of possibilities. It's aggravating because I'd like to plan and shop for clothes now, but can't. I'll make final decisions the day before the trip, when forecasts will be more solid.
Posted by
Montreux, Switzerland
262 posts
For Lausanne in July, it will probably be hot. We might get rain, but in this area, it really doesn't cool down until September. in general, lower elevations are warmer in the summer, cooler the higher you go. Air conditioning is not common.
Posted by
Florida
1443 posts
The on-line weather charts are the best available guess as to what to expect. Nobody here has a crystal ball, so we're not going to be able to do any better. Start checking the actual weather forecasts for those areas once you're a week away.
Posted by
Medford, OR, USA
5836 posts
Population centers are generally at lower elevations. But elevation matters.
http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/15157/does-elevation-affect-temperature-
...here’s the scoop on temperature and elevation. If there's no snow
(or rain) falling from the sky and you’re not in a cloud, then the
temperature decreases by about 5.4°F for every 1,000 feet up you go in
elevation. In mathematical speak that is 9.8°C per 1,000 meters.
However, if you’re in a cloud, or it is snowing/raining, the
temperature decreases by about 3.3°F for every 1,000 feet up you go in
elevation. Thus meaning it’s a change of 6°C per 1,0000 meters.)