Magerrain Mountain
Mountain peak in St. Gallen's alpine range
Magerrain in St. Gallen is a Swiss mountain reached by alpine trails and ridgeline hikes; climbers and walkers use established routes to gain open summit views over surrounding valleys.
Magerrain at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Magerrain#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 167 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 146 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 160 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 173 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 165 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 212 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 234 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 4° - 11° | 5° | 214 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 164 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 179 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 181 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
