Climate of Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Schaffhausen. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Schaffhausen, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -0.6°C / 30.9°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July, with rainfall from 59 mm / 2.3 in to 104 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (942 mm / 37.1 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 | -0.6°C30.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| February | 0.6°C33.1°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.3°C39.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 7.6°C45.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| May | 12.5°C54.5°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 17.7°C63.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 17.3°C63.1°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 8.7°C47.7°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 3.4°C38.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| December | 0.6°C33.1°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 17.7°C / 63.9°F, and the driest is March at 59 mm / 2.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.6°C / 30.9°F in January to 17.7°C / 63.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 942 mm / 37.1 in, with the wettest month being June (104 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest March (59 mm / 2.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Schaffhausen?
The hottest month in Schaffhausen is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Schaffhausen?
The coldest month in Schaffhausen is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -0.6°C / 30.9°F.
When does it rain most in Schaffhausen?
The wettest month in Schaffhausen is June, averaging about 104 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 59 mm / 2.3 in.