karens

Hi all. If you could visit Switzerland (Berner Oberland/Grindelwald region) any time between May and Sept., which time frame would choose for good hiking/sunny weather?

I have looked at a website that shows the weather history, but I don't think it was accurate. For the 2nd week in Sept., it indicated one would have 5% chance of cloudy day, based on the historical record. But, when I check to see what the record showed, there were many days noted with Fog or Fog/Rain. (I would assume those types of days are cloudy?)

Anyway, I thought I would get feedback from all you good people here on when you would choose to go.

laurela

I can only hope it's september because we'll be there on the 19th and ready for hiking! good luck!

joannyc

I'm with you, laurela! I'll be arriving on the 23rd.

swandav2000

Hi karens,

I would go in September. June-early September will have too many crowds milling aobut. May is generally considered mud month, and some cable cars close for maintenance.

Have fun!

s

Ingo

Mid/late June for wildflowers, late September/early October for foliage.

FoFoBT

June, as Ingo said. I hate August/September hiking and outdoor activities for one reason: wasps. You can't relax at an outside cafe during daylight hours without a wasp (usually more than one) trying to check out your food or drink. Especially if you're in a rural village with farms nearby. In June, it's honeybees and bumble bees, they're fine.

karens

laurela an joannyc - let me know a little about your trips.

The reason I'm a bit concerned is b/c on our last trip to Switzerland a few years ago (in July) it rained heavily 2 of the 3 days we were there. I understand this is not uncommon for Switzerland in the summer, and was wondering if it's typically a bit less rainy in the Fall.

joannyc

I always travel from Sept 20-somethingth (the Thursday of that week) until October 10th (or that Sunday or Monday).

Sometimes there is a bit of rain, other times there is an abundance of sunshine and warmth (even too hot!) Haven't been to Switzerland yet (leaving 9/22) but looking forward to an excellent trip and hoping for excellent weather! But, will bring a raincoat and umbrella just in case.