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Leysin, Switzerland?

I'm going there on sunday and coming back on the 9th august. I have no idea what to pack or what the weathers going to be like. If anyone lives there or has been there or knows what the weather is like please could you give me some ideas??

Thank youu !

Answer 1

Leysin is at an altitude of over 4000 feet but it's currently summer, so I expect it will be warm and sunny during the day but may get a little chilly overnight. There won't be any snow these days but Leysin is a popular destination for winter sports. When there is no snow, Leysin is still perched in the Alps, which opens the door for you to do all kinds of mountain activities, so if you're into that, pack a pair of good walking shoes and a good rucksack and you can go hiking. Consider a swimsuit if you'd like to go canoeing (or some such activity where you'll get wet) but I don't know if that's offered around Leysin.

Take a look at http://www.leysin.ch/E/indexe.html for some info on the area.

Answer 2

Just come back from Interlaken the weather was sunny most of the time. Rained one day but other than that the wather was good

Answer 3

Switzerland definitely experiences seasons -- winter can bring a fair amount of snow while summer can be sunny and sultry but the weather is rarely extreme.  Temperaures in summer can climb to the 30s°C (90s°F) or even mid 30s°C (mid 90s°F). The Italian region, which includes popular destinations like Locarno, Lugano, and Bellinzona, can be more mediterranean (as evidenced by the palm trees and colorful birds that you'll see).  The French region is a bit more temperate while the areas in the north tend to be about 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in general.  Early summer (June) or fall is probably the best time to experience Switzerland, as the weather is comfortable and there aren’t as many tourists as there are during the summer (or the winter in the ski regions). September can be quite rainy, but October offers sunny weather with temperatures on their 20s°C (70s°F), which is perfect for hiking in the Alps even in high altitude.

Depending on when and where you go, the weather in Switzerland can vary greatly due to drastic altitude differences.  High in the Swiss mountains, the weather tends to be much cooler than expected so bring a warm jacket, extra layers, and pants even in the summer if you plan on visiting any of the major mountains.  Some areas, like Les Diablerets and Zermatt, are cold enough that they are open for skiing even in the summer (though skiing Zermatt is certainly not recommended for newbies).

Answer 4

It's usually quite warm in the summer. Well, where I live in Switzerland....

August can be a bit rainy, though.

(At the moment it's 27°C here.)