What’s the climate like in Appenzell?
The current climate of Appenzell features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 17°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Appenzell in recent years was 33°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in February 2018.
On average, Appenzell gets 2474 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1491 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Appenzell?
The best time to visit Appenzell for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Appenzell.
Climate Table of Appenzell
The climate table of Appenzell shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -6 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 319 | 209 | 161 | 133 | 255 | 189 | 253 | 235 | 169 | 145 | 175 | 231 |
| Snow (cm) | 322 | 278 | 306 | 268 | 62 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 1,3 | 17 | 29 | 67 | 138 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2474 mm per year, averaging 206 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1491 cm per year
- Driest months: 133 mm in April, 145 mm in October and 161 mm in March
- Wettest months: 319 mm in January, 255 mm in May and 253 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Appenzell
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Appenzell, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Appenzell
This graph shows how much precipitation Appenzell, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Appenzell
This graph shows how much snow Appenzell, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Appenzell
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Appenzell, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Appenzell
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Appenzell, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Appenzell
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Appenzell, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Appenzell
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Appenzell, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Appenzell by Month
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