Horw Climate by Month
The climate in Horw is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Horw, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Horw experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1927 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 213 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 rainy days. In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 122 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 15 snowy/rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Horw. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Horw.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Horw in Switzerland
During the months of June, 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 Horw occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 122 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 168 hours of sunshine.
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