Fribourg, Switzerland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Fribourg, Switzerland? If you're planning to go to Fribourg, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Fribourg, Switzerland

Based on the climate and weather in Fribourg, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Fribourg, Switzerland by month

January

January in Fribourg is frosty. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters

February

February is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Umbrella
Heavy socks
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots

March

If you vacation in Fribourg during March, you are likely to find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet about a third of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Socks
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans

April

If you go to Fribourg in April, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat

May

May here can be chilly. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Socks
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

June

If you go to Fribourg in June, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

July

If you are traveling to Fribourg in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Skirts

August

In August, Fribourg is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Fribourg, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light footwear
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sandals
Waterproof footwear

September

September in Fribourg is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Dresses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear

October

October in Fribourg is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Dresses

November

If you vacation in Fribourg during November, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet about a third of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans

December

December in Fribourg is brisk. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost most days. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Sweaters

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Fribourg, Switzerland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Fribourg, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and J
A SIM card that works in Fribourg
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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