Climate guide for Gandria, Switzerland

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About Gandria

Gandria is a nature and wildlife destination in Switzerland. Build the trip around the activities that matter most for this nature and wildlife destination. Use the monthly scores to plan outdoor time around temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny days.

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When to visit Gandria: the short answer

The best time to visit Gandria is April, followed by June, May. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 12°C with 131 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.8/10.

Across the year Gandria swings from 4°C in January to 23°C in July, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 64 mm in December to 270 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Gandria is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (23°C). Coolest: January (4°C). Driest: December (64 mm). Wettest: July (270 mm).

Gandria month by month

January in Gandria — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

January averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Gandria — 2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Gandria — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

February averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Gandria — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

March averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 121 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

April in Gandria — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.4/10

April averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 131 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Gandria at 8.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

May in Gandria — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.7/10

May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

226 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

June in Gandria — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.9/10

June averages 21°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

202 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 27 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

July in Gandria — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

July averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

270 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 29 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

August in Gandria — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

223 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 28 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

September in Gandria — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

September averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

263 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

October in Gandria — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

October averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

218 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Gandria — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Gandria — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

November averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 9.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Gandria — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Gandria — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

December averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 sunny days and 8.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Gandria — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Gandria, Switzerland?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Gandria are April. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.4/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Gandria year-round?
Gandria has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 4°C in January to 23°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.4 and 8.4 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Gandria?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Gandria are January (6.4/10), December (6.5/10), October (6.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Gandria?
July is the wettest month in Gandria, averaging about 270 mm of rainfall. December is the driest, at roughly 64 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Gandria?
July sees the most sun in Gandria, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Gandria a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Gandria is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Gandria calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Gandria: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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