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When is the best time to visit Disentis?

Find the best time to travel to Disentis, Switzerland, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Disentis

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Disentis.

The maximum temperature in Disentis is on average 9°C over the year, with values generally ranging between -1°C in January and 19°C in July. Precipitation is fairly high, with about 1,814 mm per year. It ranges from 84 mm in February to 243 mm in August.

The climate is suitable for a trip to Disentis in: June, July and August.

For winter sports and snow, the best months are January, February and December.

For hiking and trekking, the best months are May, June, July and August.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in April, while crowding is high in January, February, July and August.

Climate

Climate of Disentis, Switzerland

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Disentis.

Climate charts in Disentis

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Disentis?

Disentis has a tundra climate, which is a type of polar climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a tundra climate (ET).

Activities

What to do in Disentis and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Disentis and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Disentis.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Winter sports and snow
Hiking and trekking
Nature and landscapes
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Disentis according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
JulyAugust
High season
JanuaryFebruary
Mid-season
MarchMayJuneSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Quieter period
April
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Disentis?

Visitor numbers in Disentis vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in January, February, July and August, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
43/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Disentis: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Disentis are concentrated over 3 months: June, July and August. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Disentis are the following: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: May, June, July and August. The peak occurs in August, with about 243 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 15 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is February, with about 84 mm.

The hottest month in Disentis is July, with an average of 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. The coolest is January, with -1°C during the day and -11°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in July, with about 13.6 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is January, with 6.4 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, February, July and August. For a quieter trip, aim for March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 43/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Campra (Blenio), Andermatt and Flims. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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