Climate Insights for Horw

The climate in Horw is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1820mm of precipitation falls per year. Horw receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Horw 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 -2°C. Horw experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Horw vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 -2°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.

Horw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1820mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 206mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 102mm. That's 105mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Horw receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 322cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 82cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Horw is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently summer in Horw, which began on June 21, 2026. Horw 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 -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (2 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Horw 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.