The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gstaad, 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 Gstaad 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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-2°C | 97mm | 3.4hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Gstaad during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gstaad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Gstaad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 97mm 3.8 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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-1°C | 90mm | 4.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Gstaad is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
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 Gstaad.
February is in the winter in Gstaad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 90mm 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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2°C | 90mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gstaad is characteristically cold and a little damp.
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 Gstaad.
March is in the spring in Gstaad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 90mm 3.5 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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5°C | 98mm | 5.6hrs | 14.6hrs |
Gstaad'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 Gstaad.
April is in the spring in Gstaad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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9°C | 113mm | 5.9hrs | 16.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Gstaad and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gstaad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Gstaad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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12°C | 133mm | 6.8hrs | 10.2hrs |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Gstaad during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gstaad.
June is in the summer in Gstaad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gstaad with around 133mm 5.2 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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15°C | 116mm | 7.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Gstaad is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gstaad, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Gstaad and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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14°C | 140mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gstaad is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gstaad, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Gstaad and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 140mm 5.5 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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12°C | 108mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Gstaad's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gstaad, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gstaad and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 108mm 4.3 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.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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7°C | 92mm | 4.8hrs | 16.1hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Gstaad and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gstaad, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gstaad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 92mm 3.6 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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2°C | 112mm | 3.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in November in Gstaad is characteristically cold and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gstaad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gstaad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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-0°C | 100mm | 3.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Gstaad is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gstaad for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Gstaad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gstaad with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a 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.
Hottest month: | July | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
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Driest month: | March | 90mm 3.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 7.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -1.9°C 28.6°F |
Wettest month: | August | 140mm 5.5ins |
Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |