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Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Zermatt)

Switzerland · Western Europe

Swiss Alps (Interlaken & Zermatt) works almost all year round, peaking in January–February and July, when it is at its strongest for skiing and nature & wildlife. Peak winter ski season brings prime snow conditions to Zermatt and the Jungfrau region. High alpine hiking trails are completely snowbound.

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Month by month

MonthFitWeatherCrowds & pricesWhat it's good for
January 10/10 5°C · 15 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Peak winter ski season brings prime snow conditions to Zermatt and the Jungfrau region. High alpine hiking trails are completely snowbound.
February 10/10 9°C · 13 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Skiing, Nature & wildlife, Nightlife. European winter holidays make this the busiest month on the slopes with bustling après-ski. Snow cover is reliable across all ski altitudes.
March 9/10 9°C · 14 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Skiing, Nature & wildlife. Excellent spring skiing continues with longer daylight hours and mild afternoon temperatures. Lower valley walking paths begin to thaw.
April 8/10 12°C · 15 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Skiing. Ski resorts wind down except for high-altitude slopes in Zermatt. Lower trails become muddy while high passes remain covered in snow.
May 8/10 15°C · 22 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Frequent rains and melting snow make this a quiet interseason month. Many mountain cable cars and hotels temporarily close for annual maintenance.
June 9/10 21°C · 20 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Nature & wildlife, Hiking, Road trips. Alpine passes reopen and high hiking trails become accessible amid blooming alpine wildflowers. Summer glacier skiing remains active on the Matterhorn.
July 10/10 23°C · 18 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Warm summer temperatures make this ideal for high-altitude trekking and lake activities in Interlaken. Popular mountain viewpoints and trails see heavy crowds.
August 10/10 23°C · 15 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Swiss National Day kicks off a busy month of warm alpine hiking and panoramic train excursions. High summer demand leads to elevated lodging prices.
September 9/10 19°C · 18 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Crisp autumn air and thinning summer crowds create perfect conditions for alpine hiking. High-elevation foliage begins to turn golden.
October 8/10 16°C · 15 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Brilliant fall colors peak in the valleys before early snowfalls dust the higher summits. Mountain transport networks begin reducing operating hours.
November 7/10 10°C · 16 rain days crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. A quiet transitional month with short daylight hours and frequent overcast days. Many hotels and restaurants close to prepare for the upcoming ski season.
December 9/10 7°C · 16 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Skiing, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Festive Christmas markets and fresh snowfall create a fairytale winter atmosphere. The winter sports season opens fully with high holiday holiday demand.

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