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The best time to hike the Jura Crest Trail is between the months of May and September but do be aware that some mountain buvettes and hotels may not open until June, and potentially close at the end of August. Alpine flowers, such as crocus and spring gentians, can be seen as early as April on the Jura, depending on the winter temperatures and late snowfall. Wildflowers carpet the hillsides throughout most of the walking season.

Sudden storms can occur during August, as happens in the Alps, because of the moisture, the ground temperature and rapid rise of warm air, as well as microclimate developments such as weather movement across Lake Geneva. Also be aware that the temperature drops significantly at night during the summer months, so be prepared with warm clothing and be sufficiently equipped.

The maritime-continental climate of the Jura, alongside the height of mountain summits, means that annual precipitation increases as you travel south-west, with Mount Tendre having up to 2030mm of rainfall a year. On average, more heavy rain falls during the summer than in any other season, which is due to increased humidity, temperatures and the afternoon storms that develop in the Alps. For example, the pass over the Vue des Alpes (Stage 7) sees the most precipitation in the months of June to September, with monthly average rainfall of up to 120mm.