About Heiden
Heiden is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes (AR), at 47.456° latitude and 9.529° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Heiden, Heiden benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Heiden
The climate in Heiden 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 Heiden and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Heiden: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Heiden: 1991–2020 normals
In Heiden (685 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.6 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.3 °C). About 1280 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (163 mm) with a minimum in February (59 mm). The sun shines for about 1608 hours a year, mostly in July (226 h). On average there are 79 frost days and 5 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.5 °C and the absolute minimum −10.6 °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 | −0.3 °C | 11.0 °C | −10.6 °C | 62 | 55 | 21 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.6 °C | 12.6 °C | −9.6 °C | 59 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.2 °C | 17.3 °C | −6.5 °C | 78 | 132 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.2 °C | 21.5 °C | −3.2 °C | 91 | 168 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 12.6 °C | 25.7 °C | 1.9 °C | 139 | 186 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 16.2 °C | 28.6 °C | 6.0 °C | 152 | 201 | 0 | 9 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 29.5 °C | 8.4 °C | 154 | 226 | 0 | 13 |
| Aug | 17.3 °C | 28.7 °C | 7.7 °C | 163 | 207 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 13.1 °C | 24.1 °C | 3.9 °C | 121 | 152 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 9.0 °C | 20.6 °C | −0.2 °C | 94 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.9 °C | 16.2 °C | −5.6 °C | 83 | 57 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.8 °C | 13.0 °C | −9.0 °C | 84 | 46 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 8.6 °C | 29.5 °C | −10.6 °C | 1280 | 1608 | 79 | 39 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Altenrhein (4 km, 398 m), St. Gallen (10 km, 776 m), Güttingen (25 km, 440 m), adjusted to the elevation of Heiden (685 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Heiden:
- Weather Lutzenberg
- Weather Thal
- Weather Grub (AR)
- Weather Rorschacherberg
- Weather Wolfhalden
- Weather Walzenhausen
- Weather Rorschach
- Weather Goldach
- Weather Rheineck
- Weather St. Margrethen
- Weather Oberegg
- Weather Rehetobel
→ Nearby cities · Canton Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Frequently asked questions about weather in Heiden
What is the weather in Heiden today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Heiden, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Heiden?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Heiden.
Will it rain tomorrow in Heiden?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Heiden.
What is the air quality in Heiden?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Heiden.
Are there weather alerts for Heiden?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Heiden located?
Heiden sits at around 685 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 Heiden?
The warmest month in Heiden is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Heiden per year?
Heiden receives about 1280 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (163 mm), the driest February (59 mm).
When is the best time to visit Heiden?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 226 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.