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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Schwanden.
Schwanden, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) in July, while winters cool to 1°C (34°F) in January.
With around 1862 mm (73 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Schwanden has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from May to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is July. The sunniest month is July, with 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Schwanden. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 10°C (50°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in January.
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Schwanden has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1862 mm (73 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Schwanden experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 219 mm (8.6 in) in July, the wettest month, and 118 mm (4.6 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Schwanden Precipitation page.
Schwanden can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Schwanden.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Schwanden. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Schwanden has a distinct rainy season from May to August, with pleasant summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 1°C (34°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -7°C (19°F) to 10°C (50°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1862 mm (73 in). July is the wettest month with 219 mm (8.6 in), while January is the driest with 118 mm (4.6 in).
Schwanden receives around 1,580 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 219 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 51 hours.
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