Best Time to Visit Stans, Nidwalden, Switzerland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Stans.
Stans does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.2°C / 63°F) and driest (January, 86 mm / 3.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–April; the wetter half falls in May–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in July, with rainfall from 86 mm / 3.4 in (January) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Stans, Nidwalden, Switzerland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Stans'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 | 13.5°C56.3°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| October | 9.1°C48.4°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| May | 12.1°C53.8°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
No month at Stans matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stans?
Stans doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~86 mm / 3.4 in) and July (warmest, 17.2°C / 63°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Switzerland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Stans?
The rainy season at Stans, Nidwalden runs through May–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 110 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is June (167 mm / 6.6 in).
What is the driest month in Stans?
The driest month in Stans is January, averaging about 86 mm / 3.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Stans?
The least comfortable months for travel to Stans — 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 167 mm / 6.6 in in June, and the coldest month averages 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
Is Stans climate different from Switzerland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Stans 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 Stans specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.