Climate Insights for Steffisburg

Switzerland

Hottest
July
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low22°F low
Wettest
July
214 mm rain8.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Steffisburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,824 mm of precipitation falls per year. Steffisburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Steffisburg 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. Steffisburg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Steffisburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 71.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Steffisburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Steffisburg 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 22°F. Steffisburg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -6°FebMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°AprMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°JunMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°DecMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 30°FMin: 25°F
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Min

Temperatures in Steffisburg 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 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°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.Temperatures in Steffisburg vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 95mmFebPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 66mmMarPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 65mmAprPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 49mmMayPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 212mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 214mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 63mmDecPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 84mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 37inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 25inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 19inMayPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 9inJunPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 33in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Steffisburg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,824 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 214 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 98 mm. That's 116 mm 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. Steffisburg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 466cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 95cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Steffisburg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.9 in. That's 4.6 in 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. Steffisburg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 184in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Steffisburg 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 December, averaging 6km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Steffisburg 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 December, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Steffisburg 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 Steffisburg 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C22 °F
1 °C34 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.4 in
95 cm37 in
Feb
-4 °C24 °F
4 °C39 °F
6 km/h3 mph
98 mm3.9 in
66 cm26 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
65 cm25 in
Apr
0 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
49 cm19 in
May
4 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
191 mm7.5 in
22 cm9 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
212 mm8.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
214 mm8.4 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h3 mph
185 mm7.3 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
158 mm6.2 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-1 °C29 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
126 mm4.9 in
63 cm25 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C36 °F
6 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
84 cm33 in