Climate Overview
The climate in Näfels is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 2237mm of precipitation falls per year. Näfels receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Näfels 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Näfels experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Näfels 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 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Näfels is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2237mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 285mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 112mm. That's 173mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Näfels receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 678cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 144cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Näfels is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.
Seasons
87 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Näfels, which began on September 23, 2026. Näfels 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 518mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 810mm across the season with a monthly average of 270mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -3 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 476mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Expect around 123cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -7 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Expect around 350cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Näfels 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.
