When is the best time to go to Glarus
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Glarus, 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.
Average temperatures in Glarus
Glarus weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Glarus 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 73mm | 2.9hrs | 10.1hrs |
January in Glarus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Glarus.
January is in the winter in Glarus 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 (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Glarus with around 73mm 2.9 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 68mm | 4hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Glarus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glarus.
February is in the winter in Glarus 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 (25°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Glarus with around 68mm 2.7 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 74mm | 4.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Glarus is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glarus.
March is in the spring in Glarus 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 (29°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Glarus with around 74mm 2.9 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 101mm | 5.4hrs | 14.6hrs |
Glarus's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glarus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Glarus 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 (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Glarus with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 130mm | 5.9hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a wet month in Glarus and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glarus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Glarus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Glarus with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 148mm | 6.6hrs | 10.1hrs |
June in Glarus is generally wet with the temperature being 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 Glarus.
June is in the summer in Glarus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Glarus with around 148mm 5.8 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 146mm | 7.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Glarus is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Glarus, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Glarus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 146mm 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 155mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Glarus is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Glarus, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Glarus and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 155mm 6.1 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 115mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Glarus's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Glarus, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Glarus 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 (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 115mm 4.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 86mm | 4.7hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Glarus and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Glarus, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Glarus and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 95mm | 3.3hrs | 10.1hrs |
The weather in November in Glarus is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glarus.
November is in the fall / autumn in Glarus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 95mm 3.8 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.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 74mm | 2.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Glarus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glarus.
December is in the winter in Glarus and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Glarus with around 74mm 2.9 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.
Other monthly averages
Glarus weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.5°C 32.9°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 155mm 6.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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