About Baar
Baar is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Zug (ZG), at 47.186° latitude and 8.500° longitude. The municipality is part of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Also known as Baar, Baar benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Baar
The climate in Baar is characteristic of the Swiss plateau, transitional temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Baar and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Baar: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Baar: 1991–2020 normals
In Baar (456 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.1 °C. The warmest month is July (19.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.1 °C). About 1049 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (134 mm) with a minimum in January (51 mm). The sun shines for about 1705 hours a year, mostly in July (234 h). On average there are 75 frost days and 11 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.0 °C and the absolute minimum −8.7 °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 | 1.1 °C | 11.7 °C | −8.1 °C | 51 | 56 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.1 °C | 13.7 °C | −7.8 °C | 52 | 87 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.9 °C | 19.0 °C | −4.6 °C | 54 | 144 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.0 °C | 23.4 °C | −1.4 °C | 80 | 183 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.1 °C | 27.7 °C | 3.1 °C | 124 | 198 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 17.8 °C | 31.3 °C | 7.4 °C | 125 | 216 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.4 °C | 32.0 °C | 9.5 °C | 130 | 234 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 19.0 °C | 31.4 °C | 8.9 °C | 134 | 218 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 14.8 °C | 27.0 °C | 5.0 °C | 88 | 161 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 10.4 °C | 22.3 °C | 0.9 °C | 78 | 107 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.0 °C | 16.3 °C | −4.0 °C | 62 | 57 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.8 °C | 12.5 °C | −8.7 °C | 70 | 44 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.1 °C | 32.0 °C | −8.7 °C | 1049 | 1705 | 75 | 52 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Cham (3 km, 443 m), Wädenswil (14 km, 485 m), Einsiedeln (20 km, 911 m), adjusted to the elevation of Baar (456 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Baar:
- Weather Steinhausen
- Weather Zug
- Weather Cham
- Weather Kappel am Albis
- Weather Knonau
- Weather Rifferswil
- Weather Risch
- Weather Hausen am Albis
- Weather Mettmenstetten
- Weather Horgen
- Weather Maschwanden
- Weather Menzingen
Frequently asked questions about weather in Baar
What is the weather in Baar today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Baar, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Baar?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Baar.
Will it rain tomorrow in Baar?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Baar.
What is the air quality in Baar?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Baar.
Are there weather alerts for Baar?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Baar located?
Baar sits at around 456 m above sea level in the canton of Zug. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Baar?
The warmest month in Baar is July, averaging 19.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Baar per year?
Baar receives about 1049 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (134 mm), the driest January (51 mm).
When is the best time to visit Baar?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.4 °C on average, 234 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.