Climate guide for Foroglio, Switzerland

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About Foroglio

Foroglio is a nature and wildlife destination in Switzerland. Build the trip around the activities that matter most for this nature and wildlife destination. Use the monthly scores to plan outdoor time around temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny days.

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When to visit Foroglio: the short answer

The best time to visit Foroglio is August, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: August averages 19°C with 165 mm of rain and about 28 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.6/10.

Across the year Foroglio swings from 0°C in January to 20°C in July, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 72 mm in December to 247 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Foroglio is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 1.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (20°C). Coolest: January (0°C). Driest: December (72 mm). Wettest: October (247 mm).

Foroglio month by month

January in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

January averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Foroglio — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

February averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

March averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 140 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

April in Foroglio — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

April averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

May in Foroglio — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.6/10

May averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

231 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

June in Foroglio — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.6/10

June averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

226 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

July in Foroglio — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

July averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

241 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 28 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

August in Foroglio — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8/10

August averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 165 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Foroglio at 8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

September in Foroglio — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 197 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

October in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

October averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

247 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

November in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

November averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

December in Foroglio — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 8.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Foroglio — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Foroglio, Switzerland?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Foroglio are August. August is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Foroglio year-round?
Foroglio has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 0°C in January to 20°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.1 and 8.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Foroglio?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Foroglio are January (6.1/10), December (6.1/10), October (6.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Foroglio?
October is the wettest month in Foroglio, averaging about 247 mm of rainfall. December is the driest, at roughly 72 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Foroglio?
July sees the most sun in Foroglio, with about 28 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Foroglio a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Foroglio is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Foroglio calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Foroglio: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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