When is the best time to go to Gams

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gams, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gams weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gams are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gams January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 68mm 2.9hrs 10.1hrs

The weather in January in Gams is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gams and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gams with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in January »

February

Gams February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 64mm 3.9hrs 11.4hrs

February in Gams is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gams and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gams with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in February »

March

Gams March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 67mm 4.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Gams is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Gams and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gams with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in March »

April

Gams April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 90mm 5.5hrs 14.6hrs

Gams's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Gams and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gams with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in April »

May

Gams May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 118mm 6.1hrs 16.2hrs

May is a damp month in Gams and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Gams and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gams with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in May »

June

Gams June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 136mm 6.7hrs 10.1hrs

June is a wet month in Gams and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gams.

June is in the summer in Gams and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gams with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in June »

July

Gams July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 141mm 7.5hrs 11.4hrs

July in Gams is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gams.

July is in the summer in Gams and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gams with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in July »

August

Gams August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 144mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Gams is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gams.

August is in the summer in Gams and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gams with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in August »

September

Gams September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 105mm 6.2hrs 14.6hrs

Gams's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gams, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gams and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gams with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in September »

October

Gams October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 77mm 4.8hrs 16.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Gams and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gams, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gams and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gams with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in October »

November

Gams November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 91mm 3.3hrs 10.1hrs

November in Gams is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gams and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gams with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in November »

December

Gams December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 70mm 2.8hrs 11.4hrs

December in Gams is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gams for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gams and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gams with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gams weather in December »

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Gams weather stats

Gams weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: February 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: September 6.2hrs
Coldest month: January 0.3°C 32.5°F
Wettest month: August 144mm 5.7ins
Warmest sea: August 23.1°C 73.6°F
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