AI-generatedSarnen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,392 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 473 m
Climate in Sarnen
Sarnen has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Sarnen is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sarnen
The best time to visit Sarnen is from April to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation.
Sarnen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sarnen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Sarnen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Sarnen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Sarnen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4318:42
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:25 · evening 18:01–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:24 · evening 19:01–19:13
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Sarnen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Sarnen in October?
In October, Sarnen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarnen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:43 – 18:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sarnen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Sarnen: score 69 against 54. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 102 mmbetter | 152 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sarnen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · 1.6 h
In January, Sarnen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in January13February6° · 2.8 h
In February, Sarnen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in February38March11° · 4.3 h
In March, Sarnen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in March65April15° · 5.4 h
In April, Sarnen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in April63May20° · 5.6 h
In May, Sarnen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in May67June23° · 6.2 h
In June, Sarnen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in June67July25° · 6.7 h
In July, Sarnen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in July69August24° · 6.4 h
In August, Sarnen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in August69September20° · 4.9 h
In September, Sarnen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in September54October14° · 3.2 h
In October, Sarnen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in October22November8° · 1.8 h
In November, Sarnen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in November8December5° · 1.3 h
In December, Sarnen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 104 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarnen.
Sarnen in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sarnen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 4° | −2° | 1.6 h | 13 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 6° | −2° | 2.8 h | 12 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 11° | 2° | 4.3 h | 14 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 15° | 5° | 5.4 h | 13 | 103 |
| MayMay | 63 | 20° | 9° | 5.6 h | 16 | 143 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 23° | 13° | 6.2 h | 15 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 25° | 15° | 6.7 h | 16 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 24° | 15° | 6.4 h | 15 | 152 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 20° | 11° | 4.9 h | 12 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 7° | 3.2 h | 13 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 8° | 2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | −1° | 1.3 h | 14 | 104 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Sarnen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sarnen, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sarnen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sarnen has about 13 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sarnen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Sarnen
How breezy and how cloudy Sarnen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sarnen typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Sarnen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Sarnen
How often the day gets hot in Sarnen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sarnen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Sarnen
When Sarnen is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sarnen.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Sarnen
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Sarnen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sarnen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Sarnen compared
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Sarnen vs Stans
In October the holiday weather in Sarnen and Stans is about equally good (score 54 vs 55). During the day Stans is 1 °C warmer than Sarnen.
| in October | Sarnen | Stans |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Sarnen ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Gersau15°58
- 3Altdorf15°58
- 4Schwyz15°56
- 5Thun14°56
- 6Stans15°55
- 7Weggis15°55
- 8Interlaken14°55
- 10SarnenThis page14°54
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Frequently asked questions about Sarnen
When is the best time to visit Sarnen?
The best time to visit Sarnen is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sarnen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Sarnen?
The wettest month is July with 152 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sarnen get?
Sarnen gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Sarnen in?
Sarnen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sarnen?
A nonstop flight from London to Sarnen takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sarnen?
Sarnen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 64, summer holidays 68, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 9.