Stanserhorn
The Stanserhorn rises to 1898 m (Nidwalden). Access: funicular + cable car; season: avril–novembre. The weather above is computed at summit altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section shows 7-day snowfall, wind, gusts and the snow line — to pick the right day (visibility, cold, wind).
Climate of Stanserhorn: 1991–2020 normals
In Stanserhorn (1898 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.8 °C. The warmest month is July (10.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.6 °C). About 1836 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (192 mm) with a minimum in October (111 mm). The sun shines for about 1672 hours a year, mostly in August (160 h). On average there are 185 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.4 °C and the absolute minimum −15.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −4.6 °C | 6.5 °C | −15.2 °C | 138 | 120 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.5 °C | 7.3 °C | −15.3 °C | 137 | 127 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | −1.7 °C | 10.4 °C | −12.7 °C | 139 | 150 | 26 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.5 °C | 13.6 °C | −9.1 °C | 156 | 151 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 5.5 °C | 17.9 °C | −4.4 °C | 173 | 147 | 12 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.0 °C | 21.2 °C | −0.7 °C | 186 | 142 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 10.9 °C | 22.4 °C | 1.9 °C | 190 | 157 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 10.9 °C | 21.9 °C | 1.4 °C | 192 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 7.2 °C | 17.8 °C | −2.0 °C | 128 | 149 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 3.9 °C | 15.3 °C | −6.2 °C | 111 | 154 | 11 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.8 °C | 11.0 °C | −11.0 °C | 129 | 112 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.7 °C | 7.5 °C | −14.3 °C | 157 | 103 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 2.8 °C | 22.4 °C | −15.3 °C | 1836 | 1672 | 185 | 0 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Pilatus (9 km, 2105 m), Luzern (12 km, 454 m), Engelberg (13 km, 1036 m), adjusted to the elevation of Stanserhorn (1898 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Mount Pilatus (9 km · 2128 m)
- Weather Glaubenberg Pass (17 km · 1543 m)
- Weather Mount Rigi (18 km · 1797 m)
- Weather Mount Titlis (19 km · 3238 m)
- Weather Fronalpstock (23 km · 1922 m)
- Weather Susten Pass (24 km · 2224 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Dallenwil (3 km)
- Weather Stans (4 km)
- Weather Kerns (4 km)
- Weather Ennetmoos (4 km)
- Weather Oberdorf (NW) (4 km)
- Weather Wolfenschiessen (4 km)
- Weather Stansstad (5 km)
- Weather Sarnen (7 km)
Passes & summits Weather Dallenwil
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Stanserhorn
Is the Stanserhorn open?
The Stanserhorn is usually accessible avril–novembre. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Stanserhorn?
Expect about 9 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1898 m is about 2.8 °C; the coldest month is January (−4.6 °C).
Can it snow at the Stanserhorn in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Stanserhorn?
The warmest month in Stanserhorn is July, averaging 10.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Stanserhorn per year?
Stanserhorn receives about 1836 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (192 mm), the driest October (111 mm).
When is the best time to visit Stanserhorn?
For warmth and sunshine: July (10.9 °C on average, 157 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.