🇨🇭 Switzerland travel essentials
Everything you need to plan a trip to Switzerland — climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.
Electricity
230V · 50Hz
Plug: Type J, Type C
Best months
Jun, Sep, Aug
Avg high 23°C · 12 rain days
Cities covered
2
2 with full climate data
Top cities in Switzerland
Local style + dress code
Zurich dresses polished. Pack waterproof + warm layers; weather changes fast.
Dress code: smart casual
Public holidays in Switzerland
Plan around national holidays — many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.
Money & currency
The Swiss Franc (CHF, symbol CHF) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.
What to pack
Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data — temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Switzerland's dress code.