After the lousy weather conditions seen across the country in the weeks leading up to and during Swiss National Day, many may have thought that the summer is already over and that it won't be long before we start to dust off our autumn and winter coats. Luckily, a new report by MeteoNews has announced that the weather in Switzerland still has a few surprises in store, with summer temperatures set to return by next Wednesday.
When asked whether people across the country should write off the rest of the summer and prepare for the first signs of autumn, MeteoNews responded with a resounding “No! The weather is currently mixed and moody, but from today's perspective it would be wrong to write off midsummer entirely.” After a wet, windy and relatively cold few weeks, forecasters have now confirmed that summery conditions are set to return to Swiss cities and cantons by August 9.
Experts told Watson that winds coming from the southwest are due to bring warmer air back to central and northern Europe. "The temperatures are increasing as a result, on Wednesday the temperature level is definitely midsummer again and suitable for swimming," MeteoNews explained.
On August 9, the mercury is set to rise above 26 degrees celsius across Switzerland. The hottest conditions are expected in Geneva, peaking at a whopping 29 degrees. Other Swiss cities like Lausanne, Zurich, Basel and Bern will see toasty temperatures of between 26 and 28 degrees.
Forecasters predicted that after Wednesday, things are only going to get hotter, with temperatures in the Romande and Canton Ticino reaching as high as 30 degrees by August 11. In what will be good news for sunbathers and visitors to the mountains, it is expected to be sunny across the majority of the country from Thursday onwards. Water temperatures in Swiss lakes and rivers are also due to rise, making a tentative dip back into the water all the more inviting.
In concluding their statement, MeteoNews said that while the “hottest days of the year often fall” during August, it “doesn’t mean that it’s always sunny and hot all the time.” However, largely due to the effects of climate change, people across the alpine nation should expect longer periods of hot and dry conditions during the rest of the season.