Weather in September in Switzerland
Planning a getaway to Switzerland this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Switzerland in September?
Switzerland has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Ulrichen at 10°C to warm in Chiasso at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Chiasso and 1°C in Ulrichen.To explore the conditions in Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 85 mm to heavy rainfall in Verdasio with 210 mm.Average sunshine
Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Zermatt receives about 166 hours of sunlight in September, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Zermatt
In September Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grindelwald
In September Grindelwald generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In September Nendaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Zürich
In September Zürich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Davos
In September Davos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Switzerland?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in Zermatt.
On average, the best time to visit Switzerland is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Switzerland.
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