Climate Insights for Arth

Bezirk Schwyz, Kanton Schwyz, Switzerland

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
August
193mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Arth is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1785mm of precipitation falls per year. Arth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arth 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 -3°C. Arth experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Feb Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Dec Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Arth vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 41mm Mar Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 35mm May Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 178mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 48mm
Precipitation
Snow

Arth is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1785mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 193mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 104mm. That's 89mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Arth receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 292cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 68cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Arth is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Arth, which began on March 20, 2026. Arth 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 436mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 560mm across the season with a monthly average of 187mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 401mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 157cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Arth 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
-3 °C
2 °C
8 km/h
151 mm
68 cm
Feb
-2 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
104 mm
41 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
120 mm
39 cm
Apr
2 °C
11 °C
8 km/h
134 mm
35 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
182 mm
12 cm
Jun
11 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
189 mm
1 cm
Jul
13 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
193 mm
1 cm
Sep
10 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
150 mm
5 cm
Oct
6 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
132 mm
9 cm
Nov
1 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
119 mm
33 cm
Dec
-2 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
134 mm
48 cm
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