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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

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

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Unterschächen

Wed   Jan 15
1°C | -8°C
E 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-3°C | -8°C
SE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-2°C | -11°C
SE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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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:
  • When is the rainy season in Unterschächen?
    Rainy season in Unterschächen occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and November.
  • When is winter in Unterschächen?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Unterschächen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Unterschächen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Unterschächen?
    August tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Unterschächen?
    February is the driest month with 124 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Unterschächen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 168 hours of sunshine.

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