AI-generatedUrnäsch at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 1,781 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 861 m
Climate in Urnäsch
Urnäsch has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Urnäsch is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Urnäsch
The best time to visit Urnäsch is from June to September. The wettest month is July with 214 mm of precipitation.
Urnäsch through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Urnäsch in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Urnäsch in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Urnäsch in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Urnäsch in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3918:37
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 07:21–08:21 · evening 17:56–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:21 · evening 18:56–19:08
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 Urnäsch compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Urnäsch in October?
In October, Urnäsch is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:39 – 18:37
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Urnäsch
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Urnäsch: score 64 against 36. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 119 mmbetter | 214 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Urnäsch month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 1.8 h
In January, Urnäsch is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 112 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in January12February3° · 2.8 h
In February, Urnäsch is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in February11March8° · 4.3 h
In March, Urnäsch is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in March39April13° · 5.6 h
In April, Urnäsch is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in April58May17° · 6.0 h
In May, Urnäsch is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 185 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in May62June20° · 6.7 h
In June, Urnäsch is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 204 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in June64July22° · 7.3 h
In July, Urnäsch is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in July63August22° · 6.8 h
In August, Urnäsch is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in August63September17° · 5.1 h
In September, Urnäsch is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in September36October12° · 3.3 h
In October, Urnäsch is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in October9November6° · 2.0 h
In November, Urnäsch is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in November7December3° · 1.5 h
In December, Urnäsch is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 124 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urnäsch.
Urnäsch in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Urnäsch
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 9 | 2° | −6° | 1.8 h | 14 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −6° | 2.8 h | 13 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 8° | −3° | 4.3 h | 15 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 13° | 0° | 5.6 h | 15 | 122 |
| MayMay | 58 | 17° | 5° | 6.0 h | 21 | 185 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 20° | 9° | 6.7 h | 20 | 204 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 22° | 10° | 7.3 h | 21 | 214 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 22° | 10° | 6.8 h | 19 | 214 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 17° | 6° | 5.1 h | 15 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 12° | 3° | 3.3 h | 13 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 2.0 h | 14 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −5° | 1.5 h | 15 | 124 |
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
47.32° N, 9.28° E · 861 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Urnäsch
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 3.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Urnäsch, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Urnäsch: 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, Urnäsch has about 13 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Urnäsch
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Urnäsch
How breezy and how cloudy Urnäsch 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 Urnäsch typically peaks at 8 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 Urnäsch: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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.
Snow
Snow in Urnäsch
When Urnäsch 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, Urnäsch has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 30 out of 100: possible.
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 Urnäsch
Weather for your travel dates
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Urnäsch 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.
Urnäsch has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 840 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.
Good to know: Switzerland
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +41
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Urnäsch vs Herisau
In October the holiday weather in Urnäsch and Herisau is about equally good (score 36 vs 37). During the day Herisau is 1 °C warmer than Urnäsch.
| in October | Urnäsch | Herisau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Urnäsch ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Urnäsch
When is the best time to visit Urnäsch?
The best time to visit Urnäsch is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Urnäsch?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Urnäsch?
The wettest month is July with 214 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Urnäsch get?
Urnäsch gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Urnäsch in?
Urnäsch is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Urnäsch?
A nonstop flight from London to Urnäsch takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Urnäsch?
Urnäsch has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 59, summer holidays 63, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 8.