St. Gallen Climate by Month
St. Gallen experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in St. Gallen is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
St. Gallen has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1677 mm of rain/snowfall per year. St. Gallen experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 197 mm in June, the wettest month, and 102 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
St. Gallen can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 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 St. Gallen.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit St. Gallen 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 197 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 102 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 229 hours of sunshine.
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