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Reichenbach Falls

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Reichenbach Falls

Switzerland
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inSwitzerland
In season~70°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

25–72°F
CurrencyCHF
LanguageGerman
TimezoneUTC+01:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Reichenbach Falls
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Jun, Jul. Go in Mar, Aug, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 47%
WarmestJul · 72°F
WettestMay
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Reichenbach Falls is a waterfall in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, which drop a height of 250 metres (820 ft). In literature, the upper Great Reichenbach Fall is the location of the final altercation between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's hero Sherlock Holmes and his greatest foe, Professor Moriarty, in "The Final Problem".

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Reichenbach Falls?

The best time to visit Reichenbach Falls is June–September, in Switzerland.

Where is Reichenbach Falls?

Reichenbach Falls is in Switzerland.

What is Reichenbach Falls known for?

Reichenbach Falls is a waterfall in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, which drop a height of 250 metres (820 ft). In literature, the upper Great Reichenbach Fall is the location of the final altercation between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's hero Sherlock Holmes and his greatest foe, Professor Moriarty, in "The Final Problem".

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