About Gais
Gais is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes (AR), at 47.389° latitude and 9.466° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Gais, Gais benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Gais
The climate in Gais is characteristic of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. 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 Gais and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Gais: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Gais: 1991–2020 normals
In Gais (1036 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C. The warmest month is July (16.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.2 °C). About 1487 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (185 mm) with a minimum in February (74 mm). The sun shines for about 1589 hours a year, mostly in July (222 h). On average there are 88 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.4 °C and the absolute minimum −11.5 °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 | −1.2 °C | 10.5 °C | −11.5 °C | 80 | 56 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.6 °C | 11.1 °C | −10.9 °C | 74 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.8 °C | 15.1 °C | −7.5 °C | 96 | 130 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.5 °C | 18.9 °C | −4.1 °C | 104 | 165 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 10.7 °C | 23.2 °C | 0.7 °C | 156 | 182 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.2 °C | 26.2 °C | 4.5 °C | 170 | 196 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 16.0 °C | 27.4 °C | 7.2 °C | 176 | 222 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 15.7 °C | 26.7 °C | 6.5 °C | 185 | 204 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 11.6 °C | 22.2 °C | 2.8 °C | 138 | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.8 °C | 19.1 °C | −1.5 °C | 108 | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.9 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.4 °C | 97 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.2 °C | 11.4 °C | −10.2 °C | 102 | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Year | 7.2 °C | 27.4 °C | −11.5 °C | 1487 | 1589 | 88 | 22 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations St. Gallen (6 km, 776 m), Altenrhein (13 km, 398 m), Säntis (18 km, 2501 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gais (1036 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Gais:
- Weather Bühler
- Weather Trogen
- Weather Wald (AR)
- Weather Speicher
- Weather Rehetobel
- Weather Eggersriet
- Weather Eichberg
- Weather Grub (AR)
- Weather Oberegg
- Weather Untereggen
- Weather Schlatt-Haslen
- Weather Teufen (AR)
→ Nearby cities · Canton Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Frequently asked questions about weather in Gais
What is the weather in Gais today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Gais, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Gais?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Gais.
Will it rain tomorrow in Gais?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Gais.
What is the air quality in Gais?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Gais.
Are there weather alerts for Gais?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Gais located?
Gais sits at around 1036 m above sea level in the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Gais?
The warmest month in Gais is July, averaging 16.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Gais per year?
Gais receives about 1487 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (185 mm), the driest February (74 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gais?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.0 °C on average, 222 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.