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sembach May 16th, 2019 09:08 AM

Lauterbrunnen
 
What is the weather like in early Jun? Coming from Hawaii and not used to cold weather 😬 long sleeves and light jacket enough for day hikes and sightseeing? Be prepared for chilly nights?

whitehall May 16th, 2019 09:33 AM

Yes and be prepared for chilly days, especially as you likely will want to go to higher elevations from there. We were there last September and June weather can be similar in temperature but June can have a little more precipitation. I think we planned for high/low temps at 55/40 but thanks to sunshine we probably got a 5 degree boost.

PalenQ May 16th, 2019 09:34 AM

Yes, yes.
https://weatherspark.com/m/56019/6/A...en-Switzerland

But can be very variable - sun pops out temps go up - layering is great - sun goes under bring out another layer.

Melnq8 May 16th, 2019 02:42 PM

Expect anything. We encountered an unexpected and very unwelcome heat wave in Switzerland in early June two years ago.

marg May 16th, 2019 05:40 PM

We were there in early June and had snow.

Pepper_von_snoot May 16th, 2019 07:56 PM

Bring a lightweight rain coat, the kind that is sold by Patagonia. It could be sunny or it could pour for 5 days. No one knows.

I usually stay at the Hotel Bellevue in Wengen. The hotel has a webcam. You can Google the hotel website for a view.

Thin🇨🇭

neckervd May 17th, 2019 02:22 AM

Webcam from the area (Lauterbrunnen is down in the Valley): https://www.bergfex.ch/sommer/wengen/webcams/c4692/

Adelaidean May 17th, 2019 03:02 AM

Looks wunderbar to me...3 weeks to go :)

Melnq8 May 17th, 2019 04:24 AM

I look forward to hearing all about your trip Adelaidean - four months to go for us.

sembach May 17th, 2019 09:15 AM

Thanks for all the feedback.

Adelaidean May 17th, 2019 11:45 AM

Mel, going in September?? You will be converted! So much easier to walk than December.

Dee_Dee May 17th, 2019 11:46 AM

Adelaidean, I so hope you'll be writing a trip report! Your Germany trip report last year was wonderful as were the pictures. I like the way you travel.

Adelaidean May 17th, 2019 11:49 AM

DeeDee we were writing at the same time. .... will do, I love reading them, and sharing experiences.

aliced May 17th, 2019 12:47 PM

Yes, bring layers, order Heat Tech long sleeve baselayer from Uniqlo (far more reasonable than the base layers sold at REI and the like), bring a thin Merino wool sweater, and waterproof hooded shell. Patagonia has them, but so does Marmot at more reasonable prices including Columbia, shop Sierra Trading online for all this stuff (not Uniqlo). Kuhl or Northface pants are great, lots of pockets. Perhaps a down puffer vest or jacket (Uniqlo) to wear under the shell. Backpack for handsfree hiking.

Melnq8 May 17th, 2019 01:18 PM

Adelaidean - actually more of an October trip, we leave late September. Very edge of the season, which seems a good compromise for the likes of us.

scrb11 May 17th, 2019 02:43 PM

I would try to plan for at least 4 days, so that you have a chance to get some sun. It's really glorious when the sun is out.

If you have the time, do a cruise to Brienz and then take the train back to Interlaken.

You can combine it with a trip up to Harder Klum. Beatenburg is spectacular too but you have to take a boat or bus ride west to reach it.

Adelaidean May 17th, 2019 03:17 PM

Mel, I’ll be in South Tirol with Mum then. Beautiful time of year.

Dee_Dee May 17th, 2019 03:48 PM

Adelaidean, two trips this year? OR, will you be on one long one from June through September? If a long one, I'm sooooo jealous! LOL!

Melnq8 May 17th, 2019 04:05 PM

I'm jealous either way!

Adelaidean May 17th, 2019 05:37 PM

2 trips, second one is short, though.
Managed to get lots of leave this year, so pretty lucky.


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