November verdict

Switzerland in November

Weather score21Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.

Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland travel weather guide
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November weather

Monthly averages

Temp

5°C

Rain

102mm

Sun

3h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

21

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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November5°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Switzerland's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November102mm average rain

November sits near Switzerland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November3 hours average sun

November is one of Switzerland's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November0°C average sea

November is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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November21 weather score

November is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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