Climate of Glarus, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Glarus. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Glarus, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -3.4°C / 25.9°F in January to 11.6°C / 52.9°F in July, with rainfall from 108 mm / 4.3 in to 199 mm / 7.8 in depending on the season (1771 mm / 69.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.4°C25.9°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.3°C26.1°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.2°C29.8°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Snowy |
| April | 1.3°C34.3°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Snowy |
| May | 6°C42.8°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| June | 9°C48.2°F | 185 mm7.3″ | — |
| July | 11.6°C52.9°F | 199 mm7.8″ | — |
| August | 11.6°C52.9°F | 186 mm7.3″ | — |
| September | 8.6°C47.5°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| October | 4.8°C40.6°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| November | -0.1°C31.8°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Snowy |
| December | -2.4°C27.7°F | 127 mm5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Glarus?
Glarus, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 11.6°C / 52.9°F, and the driest is February at 108 mm / 4.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Glarus?
Glarus, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.4°C / 25.9°F in January to 11.6°C / 52.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1771 mm / 69.7 in, with the wettest month being July (199 mm / 7.8 in) and the driest February (108 mm / 4.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Glarus?
The hottest month in Glarus is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 11.6°C / 52.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Glarus?
The coldest month in Glarus is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
When does it rain most in Glarus?
The wettest month in Glarus is July, averaging about 199 mm / 7.8 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 108 mm / 4.3 in.