Canton of Obwalden

Region · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Population 37,841

Area 490 km²

Time zone Europe/Zurich

Official website www.ow.ch

Canton of Obwalden

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -12°–7°
-5° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -14°–10°
-4° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -8°–14°
-1° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–18°
2° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–23°
7° at night
19 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–26°
11° at night
19 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 7°–27°
12° at night
18 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 8°–27°
13° at night
17 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–23°
9° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–20°
5° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -9°–14°
0° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -13°–8°
-4° at night
14 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +41

Tours & Activities

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