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Rhine Falls

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Rhine Falls

Switzerland
Best timeJul–Sep
Set inSwitzerland
In season~75°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–81°F
CurrencyCHF
LanguageGerman
TimezoneUTC+01:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Rhine Falls
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Jul, Sep. Go in May, Aug, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 49%
WarmestJul · 81°F
WettestDec
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe and a popular tourist attraction.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rhine Falls?

The best time to visit Rhine Falls is July–September, in Switzerland.

Where is Rhine Falls?

Rhine Falls is in Switzerland.

What is Rhine Falls known for?

The Rhine Falls is a waterfall on the High Rhine in Switzerland. It is the most powerful waterfall in Europe and a popular tourist attraction.

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