Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Säntis one of the most prominent summits in the Alps, the panorama view on the observation deck is breathtaking. Six countries can be seen from the summit if the weather allows: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France, and Italy. On average, August is the most sunny month with 170 hours of sunshine making it the best time to visit.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif). Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2050 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 253 mm in June, the wettest month, and 121 mm in January, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 5.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 3.7 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif).
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s in April, May and June to 8 m/s in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) in Switzerland
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 253 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 121 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 170 hours of sunshine.
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