What's the best time of year to visit Switzerland?

Switzerland offers a wide variety of things to do and see, whatever the season. Summer lasts roughly from June until September, and offers the most pleasant climate for outdoor activities.If you visit during the spring (April to May) or the autumn (September to October), you're likely to find fewer tourists and special deals in hotels and resorts.Winter sports venues begin operating in late November and close down when the snow begins to melt in spring.The website of the Swiss tourist organisation provides an idea of average temperatures. However, the weather can vary considerably from year to year. Furthermore, because of the mountains Switzerland is a country of micro-climates: in particular the weather can be quite different north and south of the Alps.