Best Time to Visit Schwyz, Schwyz, Switzerland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Schwyz.
Schwyz does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.1°C / 64.6°F) and driest (January, 79 mm / 3.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 18.1°C / 64.6°F in July, with rainfall from 79 mm / 3.1 in (January) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Schwyz, Schwyz, Switzerland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Schwyz's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 14.3°C57.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| October | 9.7°C49.5°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| May | 13.1°C55.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
No month at Schwyz matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Schwyz?
Schwyz doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~79 mm / 3.1 in) and July (warmest, 18.1°C / 64.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Switzerland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Schwyz?
The rainy season at Schwyz, Schwyz runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 108 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is July (167 mm / 6.6 in).
What is the driest month in Schwyz?
The driest month in Schwyz is January, averaging about 79 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Schwyz?
The least comfortable months for travel to Schwyz — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 167 mm / 6.6 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
Is Schwyz climate different from Switzerland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Schwyz figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Switzerland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Schwyz specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.