Switzerland weather in November
Considering a trip to Switzerland this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Switzerland in November?
Switzerland has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Ulrichen at -1°C to cold in Chiasso at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Chiasso and -8°C in Ulrichen. November is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 82 mm to heavy rainfall in Termine with 205 mm. The city Zermatt usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Switzerland in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Switzerland climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Average weather in Zermatt
In November Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Grindelwald
In November Grindelwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nendaz
In November Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zürich
In November Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Davos
In November Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Is November the best time to visit Switzerland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zermatt, November may not be the ideal time to visit Switzerland.
On average, the best time to visit Switzerland is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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