When is the best time to go to Horw

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Horw, 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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Horw weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Horw 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

Horw January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 68mm 2.2hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Horw during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Horw and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Horw 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in January »

February

Horw February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 66mm 3.4hrs 11.4hrs

February in Horw is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Horw and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Horw with around 66mm 2.6 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in February »

March

Horw March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 68mm 4.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Horw and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Horw with around 68mm 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in March »

April

Horw April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 95mm 5.3hrs 14.6hrs

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

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 Horw.

April is in the spring in Horw and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Horw with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in April »

May

Horw May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 119mm 5.9hrs 16.2hrs

May is a damp month in Horw and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Horw.

May is in the spring in Horw and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Horw with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in May »

June

Horw June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 150mm 6.7hrs 10.1hrs

The weather in June in Horw is characteristically mild and wet.

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 Horw.

June is in the summer in Horw and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Horw with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in June »

July

Horw July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 140mm 7.7hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Horw and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Horw with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in July »

August

Horw August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 157mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Horw and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Horw with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in August »

September

Horw September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 101mm 5.9hrs 14.6hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Horw, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Horw and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Horw with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in September »

October

Horw October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 66mm 4.1hrs 16.2hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Horw, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Horw and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Horw with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in October »

November

Horw November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 80mm 2.7hrs 10.1hrs

November is a a little damp month in Horw and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Horw and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Horw with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in November »

December

Horw December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 66mm 2.1hrs 11.4hrs

December in Horw is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Horw and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Horw with around 66mm 2.6 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Horw weather in December »

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Horw weather stats

Horw weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: February 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 2.2°C 36°F
Wettest month: August 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: August 22.7°C 72.9°F
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