Stans Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Stans is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July to a chilly 2°C (36°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in July to -4°C (25°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Stans has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1969 mm (78 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 221 mm (8.7 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 125 mm (4.9 in) of snow/rainfall. For more details, please visit our Stans Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Stans, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Stans.

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

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)