When is the best time to go to Schaffhausen?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Schaffhausen are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June and July


Annual weather in Schaffhausen

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

Month
January 29°F/40°F
3.8in
February 29°F/41°F
3.1in
March 32°F/50°F
3.2in
April 43°F/61°F
3.5in
May 52°F/65°F
6.8in
June 59°F/74°F
7.2in
July 63°F/77°F
6.8in
August 59°F/77°F
5.7in
September 50°F/70°F
3.5in
October 41°F/59°F
3.3in
November 36°F/50°F
3.2in
December 31°F/41°F
4.3in


Weather and climate in Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Schaffhausen is 59°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 77°F in july). Annual rainfall is 54.3in, with a minimum of 3.1in in february and a maximum of 7.2in in june.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 40°F and it rains about 18% of the time in march.
  • From april to june the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 74°F.
  • Between july and september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 68°F in average and it rains about 20% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 17% of the time in october.
  • From november to december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 32°F and you can expect to have 4.3in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Schaffhausen

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Schaffhausen: 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 Schaffhausen

Find out when Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen

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

Figure: Visitor index for Schaffhausen month by month



Best time for low prices in Schaffhausen

Average prices of hotels in Schaffhausen month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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