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.
Obersee (Glarus) at a Glance#
Admission: Free (natural lake)
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.
Summer
Jun-Sep · ~8-20°C
Prime time for hiking to the lake and enjoying alpine scenery; trails and passes are usually open.
Spring/Autumn
May & Oct · ~-5-10°C
Fewer visitors and crisp conditions; weather can shift quickly and remnants of snow may occur in spring.
Winter
Nov-Apr · ~-15-0°C
Cold, snowy and often frozen - many routes are snowbound and access may be limited.
Weather & Climate near Obersee (Glarus)#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 34
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 86 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 94 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 3° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 6° - 14° | 9° | 141 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 178 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 189 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 178 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 11° | 6° | 112 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 118 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 103 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
