The region: Toggenburg
Toggenburg (St. Gallen): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (900 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 17 municipalities, 5 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 3 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 Toggenburg: 1991–2020 normals
In Toggenburg (900 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.7 °C. The warmest month is August (15.7 °C on average) and the coldest February (0.5 °C). About 1732 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (177 mm) with a minimum in April (111 mm). The sun shines for about 1589 hours a year, mostly in July (222 h). On average there are 109 frost days and 5 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.8 °C and the absolute minimum −10.9 °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 | 0.7 °C | 11.1 °C | −10.7 °C | 148 | 56 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.5 °C | 12.1 °C | −10.9 °C | 125 | 79 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.0 °C | 14.1 °C | −8.1 °C | 147 | 130 | 17 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.1 °C | 17.0 °C | −4.5 °C | 111 | 165 | 7 | 0 |
| May | 10.2 °C | 21.4 °C | 0.4 °C | 149 | 182 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 13.7 °C | 25.4 °C | 4.1 °C | 159 | 196 | 0 | 9 |
| Jul | 15.6 °C | 26.8 °C | 6.7 °C | 177 | 222 | 0 | 12 |
| Aug | 15.7 °C | 26.5 °C | 6.2 °C | 172 | 204 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 12.2 °C | 22.7 °C | 2.7 °C | 137 | 150 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 9.1 °C | 19.9 °C | −1.4 °C | 118 | 100 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.5 °C | 16.0 °C | −6.1 °C | 124 | 58 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.6 °C | 12.0 °C | −9.4 °C | 165 | 47 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 7.7 °C | 26.8 °C | −10.9 °C | 1732 | 1589 | 109 | 38 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Säntis (7 km, 2501 m), Ebnat-Kappel (11 km, 623 m), St. Gallen (22 km, 776 m), adjusted to the elevation of Toggenburg (900 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Nesslau 4 km · 1159 m
- Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann 6 km · 1995 m
- Ebnat-Kappel 7 km · 820 m
- Schönengrund 9 km · 824 m
- Urnäsch 10 km · 833 m
- Neckertal 11 km · 981 m
- Waldstatt 12 km · 807 m
- Schwellbrunn 13 km · 893 m
- Walenstadt 13 km · 427 m
- Schwende-Rüte 14 km · 1130 m
- Hundwil 14 km · 900 m
- Degersheim 14 km · 807 m
- Lichtensteig 14 km · 685 m
- Gonten 14 km · 918 m
- Appenzell 14 km · 838 m
- Herisau 15 km · 793 m
- Gams 15 km · 599 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Säntis / Schwägalp 1350–2502 m
- Unterwasser 910–2262 m
- Wildhaus 1090–2076 m
- Ebenalp / Kronberg 870–1640 m
- Amden 910–1700 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Walen 419 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Säntis 2502 m
- Kronberg 1663 m
- Chäserrugg (Churfirsten) 2262 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Toggenburg
What is the weather like in Toggenburg today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (900 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 Toggenburg?
At the centre of the region (900 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.7 °C with 1732 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is August (15.7 °C) and the coldest February (0.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Toggenburg?
The warmest month in Toggenburg is August, averaging 15.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Toggenburg per year?
Toggenburg receives about 1732 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (177 mm), the driest April (111 mm).
When is the best time to visit Toggenburg?
For warmth and sunshine: August (15.7 °C on average, 204 h of sun). The coldest month is February (0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.