Best time to go to Gstaad Average weather of Gstaad, Switzerland
When is the best time to go to Gstaad?
When is the best time to go to Gstaad? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Gstaad are June, July and August
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are May and June
Annual weather in Gstaad
For full information about the climate and weather in Gstaad a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F/34°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in january | ||
| February | 18°F/36°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in february | ||
| March | 25°F/41°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in march | ||
| April | 36°F/50°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in april | ||
| May | 45°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Gstaad in may | ||
| June | 54°F/67°F | good weather | Gstaad in june | ||
| July | 56°F/70°F | good weather | Gstaad in july | ||
| August | 54°F/70°F | good weather | Gstaad in august | ||
| September | 45°F/63°F | tolerable weather | Gstaad in september | ||
| October | 36°F/56°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in october | ||
| November | 29°F/45°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in november | ||
| December | 23°F/36°F | very bad weather | Gstaad in december |
Weather and climate in Gstaad
Gstaad enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gstaad is 52°F (ranging from 34°F in january to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 45.9in, with a minimum of 2.4in in october and a maximum of 6.2in in may.
- Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 50°F as maximum temperature in april.
- In may the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and, in may, 11 days of rain are expected.
- Between the months of june and august the climate is beautiful. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in august.
- In the month of september the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and, in september, 4 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of october the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 40°F and you can expect to have 2.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From november to december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 36°F in average and you can expect to have 3.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gstaad
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gstaad: 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 Gstaad
Find out when Gstaad 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 Gstaad
- Very low season in Gstaad
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April and November. - Low season in Gstaad
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, May, October and December. - High season in Gstaad
The number of visitors to Gstaad is high in: June and September. - Peak season in Gstaad
The largest number of tourists visiting Gstaad is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Gstaad month by month
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