Nidwalden, Switzerland Weather

Nidwalden,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
6°C
42.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Rain Showers

Pressure: 950 hPa

Feel like: 5 °C

Temperature: 6°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 93%

Wind: WSW - 1 km/h

Visibility: 14.84 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
6°C / 11°C
Slight Rain
Mon
09 Nov
9°C / 12°C
Slight Rain Showers
Tue
10 Nov
9°C / 13°C
Slight Rain
Wed
11 Nov
11°C / 15°C
Slight Rain Showers
Thu
12 Nov
3°C / 12°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
5° / 6°
5° / 6°
Slight Rain Showers
93% 1 km/h
07:00 AM
5° / 7°
5° / 7°
Slight Rain Showers
91% 2 km/h
08:00 AM
6° / 7°
6° / 7°
Slight Rain Showers
91% 2 km/h
09:00 AM
6° / 7°
6° / 7°
Overcast
95% 3 km/h
10:00 AM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Overcast
94% 5 km/h
11:00 AM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Overcast
94% 5 km/h
12:00 PM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Overcast
92% 5 km/h
13:00 PM
7° / 9°
7° / 9°
Overcast
91% 6 km/h
14:00 PM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Overcast
92% 6 km/h
15:00 PM
7° / 8°
7° / 8°
Overcast
90% 5 km/h
16:00 PM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
89% 5 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 8.13°C
  • Average low 4.1°C
  • Hottest day 15°C (24 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (13 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 85.3%
  • Days with precipitation 19 days
  • Highest precipitation 78 mm (09 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 9°C
  • Min: 6°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 cold weather in Nidwalden, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 9ºC (42.8ºF to 48.2ºF), you should wear:
- Long pants (jeans or other thick materials)
- Layered clothing (such as a thermal shirt under a sweater)
- Hat and gloves, particularly for early mornings or evenings
- Wool or thermal socks

Temperature

Early
5°C / 6°C
Morning
6°C / 7°C
Afternoon
7°C / 8°C
Evening
3°C / 6°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 455
  • CO 190
  • NH3 1
  • NO2 19
  • O3 20
  • PM10 11
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,418

Sunrise / Sunset

06:19
16:00