The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Appenzell, 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 Appenzell 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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0°C | 68mm | 2.9hrs | 10.1hrs |
The weather in January in Appenzell is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Appenzell weather in January »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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1°C | 64mm | 3.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Appenzell is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Appenzell weather in February »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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5°C | 67mm | 4.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Appenzell is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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8°C | 90mm | 5.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Appenzell'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 Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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12°C | 118mm | 6.1hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a damp month in Appenzell and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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15°C | 136mm | 6.8hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Appenzell during June can be summarized as 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 Appenzell.
June is in the summer in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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17°C | 141mm | 7.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Appenzell 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 Appenzell.
July is in the summer in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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17°C | 144mm | 6.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Appenzell 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 Appenzell.
August is in the summer in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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14°C | 105mm | 6.2hrs | 14.6hrs |
Appenzell's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Appenzell, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Appenzell weather in September »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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10°C | 77mm | 4.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Appenzell and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Appenzell, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Appenzell weather in October »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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5°C | 91mm | 3.3hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Appenzell during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Appenzell weather in November »
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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1°C | 70mm | 2.8hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Appenzell is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Appenzell for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Appenzell 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 Appenzell 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.
Hottest month: | July | 19°C 66.2°F |
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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 |