When is the best time to go to Glarus?

When is the best time to go to Glarus? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Glarus are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July and August


Annual weather in Glarus

For full information about the climate and weather in Glarus a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 22°F/31°F
10.8in
February 22°F/31°F
7.2in
March 25°F/36°F
8.7in
April 34°F/45°F
8.6in
May 40°F/50°F
16.5in
June 49°F/59°F
18.3in
July 52°F/63°F
15.9in
August 50°F/63°F
18.2in
September 45°F/58°F
10in
October 38°F/49°F
8.4in
November 32°F/40°F
8.3in
December 23°F/32°F
9.5in


Weather and climate in Glarus

Glarus enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Glarus is 47°F (ranging from 31°F in january to 63°F in august). Annual rainfall is 140.1in, with a minimum of 7.2in in february and a maximum of 18.3in in june.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and, in april, 11 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and june the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 79°F.
  • From july to september the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F.
  • Between october and december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 32°F and you can expect to have 9.5in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Glarus

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Glarus: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Glarus

Find out when Glarus has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Glarus

  • Very low season in Glarus
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Low season in Glarus
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May and October.
  • High season in Glarus
    The number of visitors to Glarus is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Glarus
    The largest number of tourists visiting Glarus is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Glarus month by month



Best time for low prices in Glarus

Average prices of hotels in Glarus month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Glarus. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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