The climate of Appenzell

The current climate in Appenzell features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Appenzell, Switzerland.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Appenzell in recent years was 33°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in February 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Appenzell gets 2474 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1491 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Appenzell?

The best time to visit Appenzell for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Appenzell.

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Climate Table of Appenzell

The climate table of Appenzell shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) -1 0 5 7 8 17 17 16 13 10 3 1
Temp. min (°C) -7 -6 -2 0 2 9 9 9 7 4 -1 -3
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Precipitation (mm) 319 209 161 133 255 189 253 235 169 145 175 231
Snow (cm) 322 278 306 268 62 1,1 1,0 1,3 17 29 67 138
UV Index 2 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 6 4 2 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Appenzell, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Appenzell

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Yearly Temperature in Appenzell

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Appenzell, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Appenzell

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Appenzell

Average Snowfall per Month in Appenzell

Total Yearly Snowfall in Appenzell

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Appenzell, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Appenzell

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Average weather in Appenzell by month

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