Climate of Obwalden, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Obwalden. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Obwalden, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 13.7°C / 56.7°F in July, with rainfall from 97 mm / 3.8 in to 156 mm / 6.1 in depending on the season (1462 mm / 57.6 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 | -1.8°C28.8°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.5°C29.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.7°C33.3°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| April | 3.2°C37.8°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| May | 8.1°C46.6°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| June | 11°C51.8°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| July | 13.7°C56.7°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
| August | 13.6°C56.5°F | 150 mm5.9″ | — |
| September | 10.4°C50.7°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 6.5°C43.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| November | 1.6°C34.9°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Snowy |
| December | -0.9°C30.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Obwalden?
Obwalden, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 13.7°C / 56.7°F, and the driest is January at 97 mm / 3.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Obwalden?
Obwalden, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 13.7°C / 56.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1462 mm / 57.6 in, with the wettest month being June (156 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest January (97 mm / 3.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Obwalden?
The hottest month in Obwalden is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 13.7°C / 56.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Obwalden?
The coldest month in Obwalden is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
When does it rain most in Obwalden?
The wettest month in Obwalden is June, averaging about 156 mm / 6.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 97 mm / 3.8 in.