When to go · Saint Gallen
Saint Gallen in February
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.
- JuneGreatInside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.
- JulyGreatInside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.
- AugustGreatInside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.
Weather in February
- Saint GallenHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- High
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- High
Switzerland overall: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint Gallen, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 9 (better)
May: 13
Crowds
Feb: High
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: School holidays fill resorts; Basel Fasnacht carnival (three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday).
May: Inside Saint Gallen's best window: May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market.
Saint Gallen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings