Nidwalden, Switzerland Weather

Nidwalden,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
28°C
82.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 950 hPa

Feel like: 29 °C

Temperature: 28°C

Cloud: 81%

Humidity: 44%

Wind: NNE - 2 km/h

Visibility: 43.18 km

Weather forecast

Tue
11 Aug
19°C / 30°C
Clear Sky
Wed
12 Aug
20°C / 32°C
Clear Sky
Thu
13 Aug
22°C / 32°C
Slight Rain Showers
Fri
14 Aug
23°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sat
15 Aug
21°C / 31°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
14° / 28°
14° / 28°
Overcast
44% 7 km/h
17:00 PM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Overcast
62% 20 km/h
18:00 PM
18° / 24°
18° / 24°
Mainly Clear
71% 15 km/h
19:00 PM
17° / 21°
17° / 21°
Mainly Clear
81% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
15° / 19°
15° / 19°
Mainly Clear
79% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
15° / 19°
15° / 19°
Mainly Clear
80% 9 km/h
22:00 PM
15° / 18°
15° / 18°
Mainly Clear
81% 8 km/h
23:00 PM
15° / 18°
15° / 18°
Clear Sky
80% 8 km/h
00:00 AM
14° / 18°
14° / 18°
Clear Sky
78% 8 km/h
01:00 AM
13° / 18°
13° / 18°
Clear Sky
75% 5 km/h
02:00 AM
13° / 17°
13° / 17°
Clear Sky
75% 3 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 27.1°C
  • Average low 16.77°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (29 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (24 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 63.57%
  • Days with precipitation 18 days
  • Highest precipitation 66 mm (15 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 16°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nidwalden over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nidwalden in the coming days

Rainfall in Nidwalden in the coming days

Nidwalden Climate Summary

Nidwalden features a Subartic, severe winter, no dry season, cool summer (Köppen classification: Dfc), with an average annual temperature of 6.68ºC (44.02ºF), which is about -2.42% lower than the national average for Switzerland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 97.85 millimeters (3.85 inches) of rainfall, spread across 179.28 rainy days, accounting for 49.12% of the year.

Longitude 46.9267016
Latitude 8.3849982
Yearly high temperature 10.2ºC (50.36ºF)
Yearly low temperature -0.32ºC (31.42ºF)
Hottest month August 20.29ºC (68.52ºF)
Coldest month February -8.76ºC (16.23ºF)
Yearly precip 97.85mm (3.85in)
Days with rainfall 179.28 days (49.12%)
Driest month February (88.16%)
Wettest month July (79.24%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 0.38° / -8.54° 13.0 days
February 1.1° / -8.76° 11.55 days
March 4.71° / -5.53° 12.0 days
April 9.48° / -1.61° 14.09 days
May 12.57° / 1.84° 19.64 days
June 18.02° / 5.95° 20.82 days
July 20.11° / 7.98° 21.45 days
August 20.29° / 7.96° 19.82 days
September 16.35° / 4.92° 14.27 days
October 11.49° / 1.35° 10.27 days
November 6.22° / -2.71° 10.73 days
December 1.66° / -6.72° 11.64 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Nidwalden?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 20.29ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of -8.76ºC).

2. What should I wear in Nidwalden today?

For today's very hot weather in Nidwalden, with the high temperatures above 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
12°C / 16°C
Morning
17°C / 25°C
Afternoon
13°C / 29°C
Evening
15°C / 19°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 429
  • CO 127
  • NH3 2
  • NO2 1
  • O3 86
  • PM10 9
  • PM25 6
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,357

Sunrise / Sunset

04:18
18:44