The region: Glarus region
Glarus region (Glarus): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (600 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 4 municipalities, 2 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 0 passes or summits within 15 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Glarus region: 1991–2020 normals
In Glarus region (600 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.1 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.5 °C). About 1487 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (187 mm) with a minimum in February (82 mm). The sun shines for about 1313 hours a year, mostly in July (173 h). On average there are 86 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.2 °C and the absolute minimum −10.5 °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 | 0.5 °C | 12.6 °C | −10.5 °C | 94 | 61 | 22 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.1 °C | 13.2 °C | −9.7 °C | 82 | 70 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.8 °C | 17.2 °C | −6.1 °C | 103 | 94 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.7 °C | 21.2 °C | −2.3 °C | 95 | 135 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 12.7 °C | 25.8 °C | 2.5 °C | 132 | 153 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 6.1 °C | 160 | 162 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 30.2 °C | 8.5 °C | 183 | 173 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug | 17.5 °C | 29.4 °C | 8.2 °C | 187 | 161 | 0 | 11 |
| Sep | 13.8 °C | 24.8 °C | 4.6 °C | 132 | 107 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 10.0 °C | 22.1 °C | 0.1 °C | 106 | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.9 °C | 18.0 °C | −5.3 °C | 106 | 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.5 °C | 13.5 °C | −9.1 °C | 109 | 53 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 9.1 °C | 30.2 °C | −10.5 °C | 1487 | 1313 | 86 | 41 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Glarus (9 km, 517 m), Elm (10 km, 958 m), Crap Masegn (16 km, 2468 m), adjusted to the elevation of Glarus region (600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Glarus Süd 9 km · 504 m
- Glarus 10 km · 526 m
- Quarten 14 km · 750 m
- Glarus Nord 15 km · 1200 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Klöntal 848 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Glarus region
What is the weather like in Glarus region today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (600 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Glarus region?
At the centre of the region (600 m) the mean annual temperature is 9.1 °C with 1487 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (17.8 °C) and the coldest January (0.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Glarus region?
The warmest month in Glarus region is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Glarus region per year?
Glarus region receives about 1487 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (187 mm), the driest February (82 mm).
When is the best time to visit Glarus region?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 173 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.