What's the climate like in Switzerland?

The climate types in Switzerland are different due to geographical location and topography, but generally speaking, the climate in Switzerland belongs to the transitional climate between temperate continental climate and temperate maritime climate.

In Alps and alpine areas, the climate is cold, rainy and snowy, the summer is short and the temperature is low. At the foot of the mountain and in the basin, the climate is mild, the summer is relatively long, the winter is cold, and the rainfall distribution is relatively uniform.

The temperature and precipitation in Switzerland vary from region to region. The northern and eastern regions are relatively humid, with an average annual precipitation of more than 1000mm, while the precipitation in the southern and western regions is relatively small. In winter, the temperature in Switzerland is usually below 0 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature in summer is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Generally speaking, Switzerland has a mild and pleasant climate with four distinct seasons, which is very suitable for tourism and outdoor activities. However, due to the influence of topography and altitude, the climate in different regions is also quite different, and the specific regions need to be considered.