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How to Get to Magerrain #

Access is typically from valley trailheads in the canton of St. Gallen; regional roads and public transport serve nearby towns. Hikers often reach trailheads via local bus services from larger rail stations; consult Canton St. Gallen hiking maps for precise routes and huts.

Tips for Visiting Magerrain #

If climbing Magerrain, plan route details from nearby alpine huts; some approaches require sure-footedness and local route knowledge.
Check weather closely: the eastern Alps can change quickly; afternoon storms are common in summer.

Best Time to Visit Magerrain #

Best for summer alpine hiking; access depends on trailheads and local conditions.

Summer

Jun-Sep · 5-20°C (41-68°F) depending on elevation

Alpine hiking season with snow-free ridges and established routes.

Late Spring/Early Autumn

May, Oct · -2-10°C (28-50°F) on higher slopes

Possible residual snow; quieter but needs alpine experience.

Weather & Climate near Magerrain #

Climate

Magerrain's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 11°C. Heavy rainfall (2182 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-29°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-9° – -3°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

167 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-10° – -4°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

146 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-9° – -2°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

160 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 4°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

165 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

212 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

234 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (214 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

214 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

187 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

164 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

179 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

181 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

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