Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls (waterfall) sits at 360 m (Schaffhausen, Zurich), near Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Schaffhausen, Laufen. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Rhine Falls: 1991–2020 normals
In Rhine Falls (360 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.3 °C. The warmest month is July (19.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.2 °C). About 898 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (96 mm) with a minimum in February (56 mm). The sun shines for about 1540 hours a year, mostly in July (221 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 11 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 33.0 °C and the absolute minimum −7.9 °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 | 11.4 °C | −7.9 °C | 68 | 42 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.1 °C | 13.9 °C | −7.5 °C | 56 | 76 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.3 °C | 19.6 °C | −3.6 °C | 59 | 130 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.4 °C | 24.4 °C | −0.5 °C | 63 | 165 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 14.5 °C | 28.2 °C | 3.7 °C | 93 | 182 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 18.1 °C | 31.7 °C | 7.6 °C | 89 | 204 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.8 °C | 33.0 °C | 10.1 °C | 96 | 221 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 19.3 °C | 32.0 °C | 9.3 °C | 88 | 205 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 15.0 °C | 27.1 °C | 5.5 °C | 67 | 151 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 10.3 °C | 21.9 °C | 1.1 °C | 71 | 88 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.2 °C | 15.9 °C | −3.1 °C | 68 | 43 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.9 °C | 11.9 °C | −7.3 °C | 80 | 33 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 10.3 °C | 33.0 °C | −7.9 °C | 898 | 1540 | 76 | 51 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Schaffhausen (1 km, 438 m), Hallau (11 km, 419 m), Zürich / Kloten (23 km, 426 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rhine Falls (360 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Sights & landmarks
- Weather Stein am Rhein (19 km · 410 m)
- Weather Zurich Zoo (33 km · 600 m)
- Weather Grossmünster Zurich (35 km · 410 m)
- Weather Abbey of St. Gall (64 km · 670 m)
- Weather Fondation Beyeler (73 km · 270 m)
- Weather Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) (73 km · 436 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Neuhausen am Rheinfall (1 km)
- Weather Flurlingen (2 km)
- Weather Laufen-Uhwiesen (2 km)
- Weather Dachsen (2 km)
- Weather Feuerthalen (3 km)
- Weather Beringen (4 km)
- Weather Benken (ZH) (4 km)
- Weather Schaffhausen (4 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Rhine Falls
When is the best time to visit Rhine Falls?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (19.8 °C).
What will the weather be like at Rhine Falls tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Rhine Falls: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Rhine Falls?
Rhine Falls is at 360 m, Schaffhausen, Zurich, near Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Schaffhausen, Laufen. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Rhine Falls?
The warmest month in Rhine Falls is July, averaging 19.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Rhine Falls per year?
Rhine Falls receives about 898 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (96 mm), the driest February (56 mm).
When is the best time to visit Rhine Falls?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.8 °C on average, 221 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.