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Wassen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Wassen can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Wassen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -4°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wassen is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1964 mm. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 235 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 116 mm of snowfall spread across 16 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Wassen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Wassen

Wed   Jan 15
1°C | -11°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-2°C | -12°C
S 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-2°C | -13°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Wassen in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Wassen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wassen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wassen?
    August tops the wettest month list with 235 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wassen?
    February is the driest month with 116 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wassen?
    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.