Unterschächen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Unterschächen can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Unterschächen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Unterschächen is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2001 mm. Unterschächen offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (233 mm) and February (124 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Unterschächen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Unterschächen.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In April, 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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and no rain overcast and chance of snow overcast and no rainForecast for Unterschächen
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Unterschächen in Switzerland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Unterschächen occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and November.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 124 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 168 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
