Climate Insights for Altendorf

Bezirk March, Kanton Schwyz, Switzerland

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
August
265mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altendorf is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2075mm of precipitation falls per year. Altendorf receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altendorf is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Altendorf experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Sep Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Oct Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Nov Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Dec Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Altendorf vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 144mm Feb Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 91mm Mar Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 89mm Apr Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 62mm May Precipitation: 206mm Snow: 26mm Jun Precipitation: 245mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 265mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 62mm Dec Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 107mm
Precipitation
Snow

Altendorf is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2075mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 265mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 103mm. That's 162mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Altendorf receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 619cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 144cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Altendorf is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Altendorf, which began on June 21, 2026. Altendorf is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 475mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 732mm across the season with a monthly average of 244mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 420mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Expect around 97cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 447mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Expect around 342cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altendorf based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C
0 °C
1 km/h
175 mm
144 cm
Feb
-5 °C
3 °C
1 km/h
124 mm
91 cm
Mar
-3 °C
6 °C
1 km/h
133 mm
89 cm
Apr
1 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
137 mm
62 cm
May
4 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
206 mm
26 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
245 mm
2 cm
Jul
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
161 mm
7 cm
Oct
3 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
155 mm
28 cm
Nov
-1 °C
5 °C
1 km/h
103 mm
62 cm
Dec
-5 °C
1 °C
1 km/h
148 mm
107 cm
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