The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Schaffhausen, 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.
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Schaffhausen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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1°C | 67mm | 1.7hrs | 10.1hrs |
The weather in January in Schaffhausen is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Schaffhausen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Schaffhausen and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Schaffhausen 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in January »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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3°C | 64mm | 3.1hrs | 11.3hrs |
February in Schaffhausen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Schaffhausen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Schaffhausen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Schaffhausen 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in February »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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7°C | 65mm | 4.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Schaffhausen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Schaffhausen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Schaffhausen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 65mm 2.5 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in March »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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11°C | 84mm | 5.3hrs | 14.7hrs |
Schaffhausen's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
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 Schaffhausen.
April is in the spring in Schaffhausen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 84mm 3.3 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in April »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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15°C | 105mm | 6.2hrs | 16.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen.
May is in the spring in Schaffhausen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 105mm 4.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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18°C | 130mm | 6.9hrs | 10.1hrs |
Schaffhausen's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Schaffhausen.
June is in the summer in Schaffhausen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 130mm 5.1 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in June »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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20°C | 120mm | 7.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
July in Schaffhausen is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Schaffhausen, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Schaffhausen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 120mm 4.7 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in July »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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19°C | 123mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Schaffhausen is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Schaffhausen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Schaffhausen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 123mm 4.8 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.
Schaffhausen weather in August »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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16°C | 85mm | 5.9hrs | 14.7hrs |
Schaffhausen's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Schaffhausen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Schaffhausen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 85mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in September »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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11°C | 66mm | 3.8hrs | 16.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Schaffhausen and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Schaffhausen.
October is in the fall / autumn in Schaffhausen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in October »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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6°C | 76mm | 2.3hrs | 10.1hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Schaffhausen during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Schaffhausen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Schaffhausen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 76mm 3 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Schaffhausen weather in November »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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3°C | 71mm | 1.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
December in Schaffhausen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Schaffhausen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Schaffhausen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Schaffhausen with around 71mm 2.8 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Hottest month: | July | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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Driest month: | February | 64mm 2.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 7.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.5°C 34.7°F |
Wettest month: | June | 130mm 5.1ins |
Warmest sea: | August | 22.7°C 72.9°F |