Best time to visit Gstaad
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Gstaad (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Gstaad's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6–4 | 1 | 13 | 194 | 14.9 | 73% | 9 | 132 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | -4–7 | 4 | 13 | 162 | 12.5 | 69% | 10 | 151 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | -3–8 | 5 | 13 | 179 | 13.8 | 61% | 11 | 197 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 0–11 | 8 | 13 | 206 | 15.8 | 59% | 11 | 218 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 4–15 | 13 | 20 | 263 | 13.2 | 67% | 11 | 234 | 5 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jun | 9–20 | 19 | 20 | 244 | 12.2 | 66% | 10 | 262 | 7 | Quiet | 1 |
| Jul | 11–21 | 22 | 17 | 213 | 12.5 | 64% | 11 | 288 | 7 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 11–21 | 21 | 15 | 178 | 11.9 | 64% | 10 | 259 | 6 | Peak | 1 |
| Sep | 7–18 | 17 | 15 | 189 | 12.6 | 70% | 10 | 216 | 4 | Moderate | 2 |
| Oct | 3–15 | 13 | 13 | 163 | 12.5 | 69% | 10 | 176 | 3 | Quiet | 4 |
| Nov | -2–9 | 6 | 14 | 186 | 13.3 | 72% | 10 | 132 | 1 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | -5–5 | 2 | 16 | 244 | 15.3 | 75% | 9 | 110 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
UV Index in Gstaad by Month
UV index in Gstaad peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
February
8/10-4–7°C (feels 4°C) · 13 rain days (162h) · 151 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
January
7/10-6–4°C (feels 1°C) · 13 rain days (194h) · 132 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
7/10-3–8°C (feels 5°C) · 13 rain days (179h) · 197 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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April
6/100–11°C (feels 8°C) · 13 rain days (206h) · 218 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
2/104–15°C (feels 13°C) · 20 rain days (263h) · 234 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
1/109–20°C · 20 rain days (244h) · 262 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
1/1011–21°C · 17 rain days (213h) · 288 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
1/1011–21°C · 15 rain days (178h) · 259 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
2/107–18°C · 15 rain days (189h) · 216 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
4/103–15°C (feels 13°C) · 13 rain days (163h) · 176 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
7/10-2–9°C (feels 6°C) · 14 rain days (186h) · 132 sun hours · 72% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
6/10-5–5°C (feels 2°C) · 16 rain days (244h) · 110 sun hours · 75% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Gstaad
When is the best time to visit Gstaad?
February is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -4–7°C (13 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, January, March.
What is the worst time to visit Gstaad?
July is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 11–21°C (17 rainy days).
Is Gstaad too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Gstaad?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Gstaad have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 8/10, crowd index 10) and January (climate 7/10, crowd index 9) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Gstaad by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Gstaad in July?
July is the peak UV month in Gstaad, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Gstaad on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.