Eastern Switzerland saw the heaviest rain early this week, with nearly 50 mm recorded in Güttingen over 48 hours. The unsettled weather is expected to continue through Friday, then turn drier and sunnier in the mountains and south, a useful guide when choosing where to go this weekend.
Where should you expect showers through Friday?
Rainfall has varied considerably by region. According to SRF Meteo, Güttingen, in Thurgau, received almost 50 mm in two days. Pully, in the canton of Vaud, recorded 26 mm. In Güttingen, the total is higher than the rainfall for all of June 2026.
The contrast with the Emmental is sharp, with about 5 mm of rain there, while precipitation was even lighter in Ticino and Graubünden. If you are traveling in the next few days, eastern Switzerland is the area where intermittent showers are especially worth factoring in.
The Bruna low-pressure system is keeping conditions wet, especially in German-speaking Switzerland. According to Blick, temperatures will stay between 11 and 14 °C through Thursday. Cooler air is expected to bring readings down to around 7 to 8 °C on Friday and lower the snow line. Flurries could briefly appear below 1,500 meters.
Which region should you choose for the weekend?
The outlook is better at higher elevations and in the south, where sunny weather is expected. Lowland areas could remain gray under stratus clouds on Saturday, with patches of fog possible on Sunday. A few brief sunny spells are still possible.
For a getaway, the mountains and the south offer the most favorable outlook, while a stay in the lowlands looks less sunny. Conditions will remain cool, with moderate northerly winds on Saturday and light overnight frosts. Milder weather is expected to return in the mountains.
What do the rainfall totals show?
The readings show a sharp difference between the east and several other regions. Nau.ch reports 47 mm in Güttingen and 46 mm in St. Gallen over 48 hours. Its report also confirms light rainfall in the Emmental, Ticino, and Graubünden.
Showers are expected to push the totals higher before a temporary break on Saturday. For planning an outing, the forecast therefore favors mountain areas and the south this weekend, without promising clear skies everywhere.
