St. Gallen
City in Switzerland
St. Gallen is a city in Switzerland with a population of 78,863 in 2024. Located 155 km from Bern, it attracts visitors with its cultural landmarks, including the Abbey of Saint Gall and the Abbey library of Saint Gall.
What to see
The primary sights in the city are the Abbey of Saint Gall, which holds UNESCO status, and the adjacent Abbey library of Saint Gall.
When to go
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 12 °C, while January is the coldest with highs of 2 °C and lows of -6 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with July seeing the highest rainfall at 184 mm on about 18 days, and February seeing the lowest at 87 mm on about 13 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, located 15 km away in Switzerland. Another option is Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen in Germany, which is 29 km away.
Top sights in St. Gallen
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 87 | 110 | 112 | 147 | 166 | 184 | 171 | 145 | 104 | 111 | 113 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for St. Gallen (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.