Climate of Schwyz, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Schwyz. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Schwyz, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 14.9°C / 58.8°F in July, with rainfall from 96 mm / 3.8 in to 183 mm / 7.2 in depending on the season (1595 mm / 62.8 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 | -1.3°C29.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.8°C30.6°F | 101 mm4″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.9°C35.4°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.6°C40.3°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| May | 9.4°C48.9°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| June | 12.4°C54.3°F | 178 mm7″ | — |
| July | 14.9°C58.8°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| August | 14.8°C58.6°F | 174 mm6.9″ | — |
| September | 11.4°C52.5°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| October | 7.3°C45.1°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 2.3°C36.1°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| December | -0.3°C31.5°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Schwyz?
Schwyz, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 14.9°C / 58.8°F, and the driest is January at 96 mm / 3.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Schwyz?
Schwyz, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 14.9°C / 58.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1595 mm / 62.8 in, with the wettest month being July (183 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest January (96 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 Schwyz?
The hottest month in Schwyz is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.9°C / 58.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Schwyz?
The coldest month in Schwyz is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -1.3°C / 29.7°F.
When does it rain most in Schwyz?
The wettest month in Schwyz is July, averaging about 183 mm / 7.2 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 96 mm / 3.8 in.