About Rheineck
Rheineck is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of St. Gallen (SG), at 47.467° latitude and 9.588° longitude. The municipality is part of the eastern Alps, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers. Also known as Rheineck, Rheineck benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Rheineck
The climate in Rheineck 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 Rheineck and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Rheineck: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Rheineck: 1991–2020 normals
In Rheineck (401 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.1 °C. The warmest month is July (19.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.2 °C). About 1166 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (147 mm) with a minimum in February (55 mm). The sun shines for about 1718 hours a year, mostly in July (246 h). On average there are 78 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.1 °C and the absolute minimum −9.2 °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 | 12.4 °C | −9.2 °C | 57 | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.0 °C | 14.2 °C | −8.1 °C | 55 | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.6 °C | 18.9 °C | −5.1 °C | 71 | 147 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.7 °C | 23.1 °C | −1.8 °C | 83 | 189 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 14.1 °C | 27.3 °C | 3.3 °C | 126 | 209 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.7 °C | 30.1 °C | 7.4 °C | 138 | 226 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 19.3 °C | 31.1 °C | 9.8 °C | 140 | 246 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug | 18.8 °C | 30.2 °C | 9.2 °C | 147 | 224 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 14.6 °C | 25.6 °C | 5.3 °C | 109 | 163 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 10.5 °C | 22.2 °C | 1.3 °C | 86 | 97 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.4 °C | 17.6 °C | −4.2 °C | 76 | 51 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.3 °C | 14.5 °C | −7.6 °C | 77 | 40 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.1 °C | 31.1 °C | −9.2 °C | 1166 | 1718 | 78 | 42 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Altenrhein (2 km, 398 m), St. Gallen (15 km, 776 m), Güttingen (28 km, 440 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rheineck (401 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Rheineck:
- Weather St. Margrethen
- Weather Walzenhausen
- Weather Lutzenberg
- Weather Wolfhalden
- Weather Thal
- Weather Heiden
- Weather Berneck
- Weather Au (SG)
- Weather Rorschacherberg
- Weather Oberegg
- Weather Grub (AR)
- Weather Balgach
→ Nearby cities · Canton St. Gallen
Frequently asked questions about weather in Rheineck
What is the weather in Rheineck today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Rheineck, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Rheineck?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Rheineck.
Will it rain tomorrow in Rheineck?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Rheineck.
What is the air quality in Rheineck?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Rheineck.
Are there weather alerts for Rheineck?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Rheineck located?
Rheineck sits at around 401 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 Rheineck?
The warmest month in Rheineck is July, averaging 19.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Rheineck per year?
Rheineck receives about 1166 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (147 mm), the driest February (55 mm).
When is the best time to visit Rheineck?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.3 °C on average, 246 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.