About Gams
Gams is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of St. Gallen (SG), at 47.214° latitude and 9.439° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Gams, Gams benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Gams
The climate in Gams 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 Gams and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Gams: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Gams: 1991–2020 normals
In Gams (599 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.8 °C. The warmest month is August (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.5 °C). About 1429 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (156 mm) with a minimum in April (88 mm). The sun shines for about 1563 hours a year, mostly in July (197 h). On average there are 72 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.9 °C and the absolute minimum −8.5 °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 | 2.5 °C | 13.7 °C | −8.5 °C | 117 | 72 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.6 °C | 14.4 °C | −8.1 °C | 96 | 92 | 15 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.3 °C | 16.6 °C | −5.4 °C | 116 | 131 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.5 °C | 19.4 °C | −2.1 °C | 88 | 156 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 12.5 °C | 23.7 °C | 2.8 °C | 119 | 168 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 15.8 °C | 27.6 °C | 6.4 °C | 136 | 181 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 17.7 °C | 28.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 154 | 197 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 17.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 8.4 °C | 156 | 183 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 14.2 °C | 24.7 °C | 4.9 °C | 117 | 147 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 11.1 °C | 22.1 °C | 0.6 °C | 99 | 114 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 6.4 °C | 18.1 °C | −3.9 °C | 99 | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.3 °C | 14.4 °C | −7.2 °C | 130 | 55 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 9.8 °C | 28.9 °C | −8.5 °C | 1429 | 1563 | 72 | 54 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Säntis (8 km, 2501 m), Vaduz (11 km, 457 m), Bad Ragaz (23 km, 497 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gams (599 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Gams:
- Weather Grabs
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- Weather Sennwald
- Weather Vaduz
- Weather Schaan
- Weather Sevelen
- Weather Eschen
- Weather Ruggell
- Weather Altstätten
- Weather Schellenberg
- Weather Gamprin
- Weather Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Gams
What is the weather in Gams today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Gams, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Gams?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Gams.
Will it rain tomorrow in Gams?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Gams.
What is the air quality in Gams?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Gams.
Are there weather alerts for Gams?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Gams located?
Gams sits at around 599 m above sea level in the canton of St. Gallen. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Gams?
The warmest month in Gams is August, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Gams per year?
Gams receives about 1429 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (156 mm), the driest April (88 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gams?
For warmth and sunshine: August (17.8 °C on average, 183 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.