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Switzerland Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Switzerland in November.

Thinking about venturing to Switzerland this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Ulrichen at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Chiasso at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Chiasso and -8°C (18°F) in Ulrichen. November is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Termine with 205 mm (8.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Zermatt receives about 95 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Switzerland by month

Best Places to Visit in Switzerland in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Switzerland.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Switzerland

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Switzerland?

Temperature range in Switzerland (November)

Precipitation variation in Switzerland (November)

Zermatt

In November Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
95 hours
83 hours
Monthly snowfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Grindelwald

In November Grindelwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
67 hours
51 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Nendaz

In November Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Zürich

In November Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
62 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Davos

In November Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
105 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Switzerland in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zermatt -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Interlaken 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Zürich 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Davos 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Lauterbrunnen 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Lucerne 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

Switzerland weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Switzerland in November?

In November, Switzerland generally has poor weather conditions. Zermatt sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in Switzerland in November?

Daytime temperatures in Zermatt peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in November, dropping to about -9°C (16°F) overnight.

Does Switzerland get a lot of snow in November?

Rainfall in Switzerland peaks during November. Zermatt averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is November a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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