Best Time to Visit Glarus, Glarus, Switzerland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Glarus.
Glarus does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.3°C / 63.1°F) and driest (January, 83 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.3°C / 31.5°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in July, with rainfall from 83 mm / 3.3 in (January) to 189 mm / 7.4 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Glarus, Glarus, Switzerland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Glarus's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 13.7°C56.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| October | 9.2°C48.6°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| May | 12.3°C54.1°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
No month at Glarus matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Glarus?
Glarus doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~83 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 17.3°C / 63.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Switzerland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Glarus?
The rainy season at Glarus, Glarus runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 115 mm / 4.5 in. The wettest single month is July (189 mm / 7.4 in).
What is the driest month in Glarus?
The driest month in Glarus is January, averaging about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -0.3°C / 31.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Glarus?
The least comfortable months for travel to Glarus — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 189 mm / 7.4 in in July, and the coldest month averages -0.3°C / 31.5°F.
Is Glarus climate different from Switzerland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Glarus figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Switzerland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Glarus specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.