Switzerland weather in November
What is the weather like in Switzerland in November?
The weather conditions in Switzerland in November are generally poor.
During November in Switzerland, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Klosters with -1°C (30°F) to low in Besazio with 10°C (50°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (38°F) in Besazio and -6°C (21°F) in Klosters.
Precipitation in November varies from moderate in Schaffhausen with an average of 75mm (3 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Gsteig with 166mm (6.5 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 95 hours of sunshine in Zermatt during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Switzerland, check out the map below.
Where to go in Switzerland in November





Popular destinations in Switzerland
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Average weather in Zermatt
In November Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Grindelwald
In November Grindelwald generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (38°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Nendaz
In November Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Zürich
In November Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Davos
In November Davos generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (31°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (22°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to go to Switzerland?
In our opinion November is not the best time to visit Switzerland with commonly poor weather in Zermatt.
On average the best time to visit Switzerland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Zermatt.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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