Climate of Switzerland explained

Switzerland has a continental climate. Switzerland’s summers are warm, and its winters are cold.[1]

Temperature records

The highest temperature ever recorded in Switzerland was on 11 August 2003 in Grono.

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Switzerland was on 12 January 1987 in La Brévine.

Highest

TemperatureDate
29 July 1947
28 July 1921
30 July 1947
13 July 1949
11 August 2003

Lowest

TemperatureDate
12 February 1929
10 February 1956
11 February 1956
12 January 1987
2 February 1956

Highest

RankTemperatureDate
1.7 July 2015
2.24 August 2023
3.4 August 2022
4.19 July 2022
5.5 July 2015
6.20 July 2003
7.13 August 2003
8.16 July 2015
9.11 July 2023, 11 August 2003
10.22 July 2022, 12 August 2003

Lowest

TemperatureDate
15 February 1956
13 January 1968
9 January 1985
25 January 1963
5 February 1963

Highest

TemperatureDate
2 July 1952
29 July 1947
21 August 1943
13 August 2003
28 July 1921

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-02-17 . Seasons in Switzerland: Weather and Climate . 2023-10-13 . seasonsyear.com . en.