Sankt Niklaus Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Sankt Niklaus, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July to a very cold -6°C (21°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 6°C (43°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sankt Niklaus experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1589 mm (63 in) of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, May, sees around 160 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 97 mm (3.8 in) of snowfall. For more details, please visit our Sankt Niklaus Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Sankt Niklaus, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sankt Niklaus.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 70%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year