Climate Insights for St. Gallen

The climate in St. Gallen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,437 mm of precipitation falls per year. St. Gallen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. St. Gallen 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 154cm accumulating over the season.The climate in St. Gallen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 56.6 in of precipitation falls per year. St. Gallen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. St. Gallen 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in St. Gallen 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 24°C with a mean of 19°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.Temperatures in St. Gallen vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

St. Gallen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,437 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 174 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 79 mm. That's 95 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 154cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 52cm.St. Gallen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.1 in. That's 3.7 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 61in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21in.

St. Gallen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.St. Gallen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

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