The village of Rigi is at 1440 m and the ski area rises to 1797 m (Rigi Kulm), a vertical drop of 357 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Rigi?

Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1797 m) than in the village (1440 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1797 m.

When does it snow in Rigi?

In the village (1440 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.

Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Rigi?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Rigi Kulm (1797 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.

What is the warmest month in Rigi?

The warmest month in Rigi is July, averaging 13.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.1 °C.

How much does it rain in Rigi per year?

Rigi receives about 1438 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (187 mm), the driest February (70 mm).

When is the best time to visit Rigi?

For warmth and sunshine: July (13.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Rigi

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Temperature · last 4 and next 28 hours

Rigi weather: the next 24 hours

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Rigi 15-day forecast

Two-week trend.

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

Freezing level

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Rigi

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Mythenregion / Brunni7 km Sattel-Hochstuckli11 km Klewenalp-Stockhütte12 km Stoos14 km Hoch-Ybrig20 km Engelberg-Titlis25 km Melchsee-Frutt32 km Mörlialp36 km

7-day forecast for Rigi

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Rigi: overcast, 10 to 15 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (8 %), wind up to 10 km/h. Tomorrow: rain, 4 to 11 °C.

Show the 7-day table

Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	overcast	10 °C	15 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
Tomorrow	rain	4 °C	11 °C	45.9 mm	24 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	showers	4 °C	7 °C	0.9 mm	10 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	6 °C	9 °C	11.2 mm	10 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	6 °C	9 °C	1.5 mm	14 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	4 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	4 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1440 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

No rain expected today in Rigi. Tomorrow: rain from 08:00 to 00:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Rigi

Wednesday 7 Oct in Rigi, hour by hour: sunny in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 10 °C around 21:00, high 15 °C around 13:00. No rainy hour.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Wind
00:00	overcast	12 °C	9 km/h
01:00	overcast	12 °C	9 km/h
02:00	overcast	11 °C	8 km/h
03:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	9 km/h
04:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	9 km/h
05:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	9 km/h
06:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	10 km/h
07:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	10 km/h
08:00	sunny	11 °C	7 km/h
09:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	7 km/h
10:00	sunny	14 °C	7 km/h
11:00	overcast	14 °C	5 km/h
12:00	overcast	14 °C	4 km/h
13:00	overcast	15 °C	3 km/h
14:00	overcast	15 °C	3 km/h
15:00	overcast	14 °C	3 km/h
16:00	overcast	14 °C	1 km/h
17:00	overcast	13 °C	4 km/h
18:00	overcast	12 °C	5 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	8 km/h
20:00	overcast	10 °C	9 km/h
21:00	overcast	10 °C	7 km/h
22:00	overcast	10 °C	8 km/h
23:00	overcast	10 °C	10 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Rigi (1440 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

3000 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Rigi at the moment, neither at the summit (1797 m) nor in the village (1440 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Rigi

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Rigi: overcast, 10 to 15 °C, wind up to 10 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Rigi weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Rigi: rain, 4 to 11 °C, wind up to 24 km/h. Precipitation expected: 45.9 mm, 100 % probability.

What is the temperature in Rigi?

Today in Rigi (1440 m): 10 to 15 °C. Tomorrow: 4 to 11 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 7 to 15 °C, averaging 10 °C.

Rigi weekend weather

This weekend in Rigi: Saturday showers, 6 to 9 °C; Sunday overcast, 6 to 9 °C.

Will it rain in Rigi this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Rigi over the next 7 days, 59.5 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (45.9 mm).

What is the UV index in Rigi?

Today in Rigi (1440 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (moderate) around midday. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended between 11 am and 3 pm. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Rigi

The best day of the next 7 in Rigi: Monday 12 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 9 °C.

Climate of Rigi: 1991–2020 normals

In Rigi (1440 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.8 °C. The warmest month is July (13.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.1 °C). About 1438 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (187 mm) with a minimum in February (70 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.3 °C and the absolute minimum −13.1 °C.

4.8 °CMean annual temperature

1438 mmPrecipitation per year

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Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)
Jan	−4.1 °C	7.2 °C	−13.1 °C	70
Feb	−3.3 °C	8.5 °C	−12.9 °C	70
Mar	0.6 °C	13.9 °C	−9.9 °C	82
Apr	4.6 °C	17.9 °C	−6.6 °C	105
May	8.7 °C	22.3 °C	−2.1 °C	161
Jun	12.2 °C	25.7 °C	2.0 °C	176
Jul	13.9 °C	26.3 °C	4.4 °C	179
Aug	13.5 °C	25.6 °C	3.7 °C	187
Sep	9.4 °C	21.1 °C	−0.0 °C	123
Oct	5.1 °C	16.8 °C	−4.5 °C	102
Nov	−0.2 °C	11.6 °C	−9.1 °C	89
Dec	−3.4 °C	7.9 °C	−13.0 °C	94
Year	4.8 °C	26.3 °C	−13.1 °C	1438

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Luzern (15 km, 454 m), Cham (17 km, 443 m), Altdorf (19 km, 438 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rigi (1440 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.