Nidwalden Weather & Climate: Switzerland

Climate by month across Nidwalden, Switzerland, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Nidwalden

Nidwalden is one of several regions in Switzerland, with temperatures that range from 1°C (34°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Emmetten, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Nidwalden, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 21°C (70°F).

The coldest months are usually in January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Nidwalden sees significant variations throughout the year. August tends to be the wettest, receiving 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while January is much drier with just 126 mm (5 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during June, July and August, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 211 mm (8.3 in) to 221 mm (8.7 in) monthly.

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Emmetten Buochs Beckenried Stans Stansstad Hergiswil
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Emmetten 2°C (36°F) 21°C (70°F) -5°C (23°F) 11°C (52°F) 1972 mm (78 in) 1,385 hours
Buochs 3°C (37°F) 22°C (72°F) -4°C (25°F) 12°C (54°F) 1964 mm (77 in) 1,385 hours
Beckenried 2°C (36°F) 21°C (70°F) -4°C (25°F) 12°C (54°F) 1963 mm (77 in) 1,385 hours
Stans 2°C (36°F) 21°C (70°F) -4°C (25°F) 12°C (54°F) 1969 mm (78 in) 1,385 hours
Stansstad 3°C (37°F) 22°C (72°F) -3°C (27°F) 13°C (55°F) 1964 mm (77 in) 1,385 hours
Hergiswil 3°C (37°F) 22°C (72°F) -3°C (27°F) 13°C (55°F) 1963 mm (77 in) 1,385 hours

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