Best Time to Visit St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to St. Gallen.
St. Gallen does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.4°C / 63.3°F) and driest (January, 60 mm / 2.4 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 -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July, with rainfall from 60 mm / 2.4 in (January) to 149 mm / 5.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. St. Gallen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 8.9°C48°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 4.4°C39.9°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at St. Gallen matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit St. Gallen?
St. Gallen doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~60 mm / 2.4 in) and July (warmest, 17.4°C / 63.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Switzerland's national average.
When is the rainy season in St. Gallen?
The rainy season at St. Gallen, St. Gallen runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 99 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is July (149 mm / 5.9 in).
What is the driest month in St. Gallen?
The driest month in St. Gallen is January, averaging about 60 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -0.2°C / 31.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting St. Gallen?
The least comfortable months for travel to St. Gallen — 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 149 mm / 5.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages -0.2°C / 31.6°F.
Is St. Gallen climate different from Switzerland overall?
Yes, usually. Our St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.