Obersee (Glarus)
Lake High-altitude lake in Canton Glarus, Swiss Alps
A mountain lake in the canton of Glarus accessed by footpaths through steep valley slopes. Hikers use it as a base for day-trips and mountain photography.
Tips for Visiting Obersee (Glarus) #
- Visit Obersee (Glarus) in summer or early autumn when high-mountain roads and trails are most likely to be open and snow-free.
- Arrive early in the day if you want calm water and the best reflections; popular viewpoints fill up by late morning on fine weekends.
- Use local trailhead information from nearby Glarus-area villages to pick quieter access routes rather than the busiest car parks.
Best Time to Visit Obersee (Glarus) #
Visit in summer for the most reliable access and pleasant hiking around the lake.
Weather & Climate near Obersee (Glarus) #
Obersee (Glarus)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1555 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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