Rhine Falls
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Rhine Falls is a waterfall located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, sitting at an elevation of 369 m with a height of 23 m. It is part of the Rhine and spans the Canton of Zurich and the Canton of Schaffhausen. It ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in Switzerland on English Wikipedia out of 42 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 4 °C in January and December to 24 °C in July, with lows between -3 °C and 14 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges from 63 mm in February to 98 mm in July, with rainy days occurring from 13 days in February, April, and September to 19 days in May. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
The nearest airport is Zürich Airport, located 25 km away, and the distance from the capital Bern is 120 km. Nearby sights include Kunsthaus Zürich at 34.5 km, Grossmünster at 34.6 km, and Fraumünster at 34.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 63 | 70 | 68 | 97 | 95 | 98 | 89 | 77 | 82 | 69 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
