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

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

When to go to Gimmelwald, Switzerland

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

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

January

In January, Gimmelwald can be dangerously cold. Temperatures routinely are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C) range.

At night, lows are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). This is also a rainy time for Gimmelwald, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
High performance gloves
Insulated boots
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Thick pajamas
Extreme cold weather gear
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Thermal undergarments
Coveralls
Neck gaiter
Multiple layer jacket shell
Goggles for eye protection

February

February in Gimmelwald can be dangerously cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C) to low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
Goggles for eye protection
Waterproof boots
Neck gaiter
Waterproof coat
Extreme cold weather gear
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
High performance gloves
Thick pajamas
Insulated boots
Coveralls
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella

March

March in Gimmelwald can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
Coveralls
Waterproof coat
Fleece for under jacket
Neck gaiter
Extreme cold weather gear
Goggles for eye protection
High performance gloves
Umbrella
Thick pajamas

April

April in Gimmelwald can be dangerously cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
High performance gloves
Fleece for under jacket
Waterproof coat
Thick pajamas
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Goggles for eye protection
Thermal undergarments
Coveralls
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Neck gaiter
Extreme cold weather gear

May

May in this region is frigid. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains or snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof boots
Pajamas, such as sweats
Sweaters
Fleeces
Umbrella
Thermal undergarments
Gloves
Waterproof coat
Very heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Scarf

June

Traveling to Gimmelwald in June, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to rain or snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Umbrella
Heavy socks

July

July in Gimmelwald is brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Umbrella
Heavy socks
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

August

In August, Gimmelwald is very cold. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Gimmelwald, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens

September

September in Gimmelwald is frigid. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Cold weather footwear

October

October in Gimmelwald is biting cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots

November

November in Gimmelwald is unbearably cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Gloves
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Scarf
Sweaters
Fleeces
Thermal undergarments

December

December in Gimmelwald is biting cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High performance gloves
Coveralls
Extreme cold weather gear
Thick pajamas
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Neck gaiter
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots
Goggles for eye protection
Fleece for under jacket
Multiple layer jacket shell

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gimmelwald, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Gimmelwald is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and J
A SIM card that works in Gimmelwald

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