Climate of Sarnen, Obwalden, Switzerland
Point-value climate at Sarnen (Obwalden, Switzerland). Population approximately 9,410.
Located in Obwalden, Switzerland, Sarnen has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 9,410. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in July, with rainfall varying from 89 mm / 3.5 in (January) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (June) — about 1412 mm / 55.6 in across the year. Sarnen is the capital of Obwalden. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sarnen's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5°C32.9°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.5°C34.7°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.5°C40.1°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 7.5°C45.5°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| May | 12.1°C53.8°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
| June | 14.8°C58.6°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| July | 17.2°C63°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
| August | 17°C62.6°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| October | 9.2°C48.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 4°C39.2°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 101 mm4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sarnen?
Sarnen does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sarnen's warmest month is July at an average of 17.2°C / 63°F, and its driest month is January with about 89 mm / 3.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sarnen?
Sarnen, in Obwalden, Switzerland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1412 mm / 55.6 in, with the wettest month being June (160 mm / 6.3 in) and the driest January (89 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Sarnen in July?
The average temperature in Sarnen in July is 17.2°C / 63°F, with rainfall of about 158 mm / 6.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sarnen?
The driest month in Sarnen is January, with about 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.5°C / 32.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Sarnen?
The wettest month in Sarnen is June, with approximately 160 mm / 6.3 in of average monthly rainfall.