Whether ... weather (Switz Sept 2015)

[Kitsambler]

While I have been planning to walk the Swiss Via Jacobi from Einsiedeln to Lausanne in September this year, I am becoming alarmed at the prolonged heat wave that has struck (not only in Europe but also here in Seattle). In most years the September weather in Switzerland would be more moderate. Are there any long-range forecasts for 2-3 months out? Any notions of whether I should alter my travel plans? Geneva will hit 100F at least twice this week. That does not make appealing walking weather. What do you think?

 

[Felipe]

Most weather services forecast only 10 days in advance; I suppose a more extended prediction is just an educated guess. For long term planning, I resort to historical data -as in http://www.wunderground.com/history/ It works -more or less.
Good luck.

 

[Kitsambler]

And the ten day forecast looks like the heat wave breaks soon, so I think I'll proceed with lodging reservations.

 

[codecables]

Just returned from the Via Jacobi, and despite the heat, I had a great time walking. Especially the Einsiedeln - Lake Thun part has lots of woods and often there was a light breeze on the high plains, where there is less shade, and several times, I just did shorter distances, not only due to the heat, but also to stay in what were for me special places like monasteries, communities or albergues. There were not many people this time - during the three weeks I met a total of eight other pilgrims, so accommodation was never an issue. Ultreia!