Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland
Herisau
Herisau is a small town in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, 780 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,943 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,943
Local time17:10
47.39° N, 9.28° EElevation 780 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes9100, 9102October: high / low13° / 5°
Rain this month107mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Herisau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:51 · 18:2410 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
154 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
92 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.5 km
Weather in Herisau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 62%
Today22 Oct11°2°
Fri23 Oct13°4°
Sat24 Oct9°3°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°5°12.9 mm
Mon26 Oct12°6°
Tue27 Oct16°9°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°1 mm
Thu29 Oct12°4°
Fri30 Oct8°3°
Sat31 Oct8°2°
When to go to Herisau
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 20 | 23 | 19 | 35 | 56 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 35 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 3° | 4° | 8° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 96 | 92 | 118 | 115 | 154 | 170 | 187 | 176 | 148 | 107 | 111 | 118 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Herisau
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Herisau
Outdoors around Herisau
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T1ViaJacobi
454.9 km11,930 m120 h 30 min
T1
Divisionsweg
46.6 km1,416 m15 h 40 min
T1Kulturspur Appenzellerland (Urnäsch)
70.6 km3,260 m21 h 35 min
T1Kulturspur Appenzellerland (Urnäsch)
70.4 km3,194 m26 h 40 min
WaldhüsliMountain huts
0.9 kmGolfplatz Gonten AppenzellGolf courses
1.3 kmSedel SpielparadiesTheme parks
1.4 kmCampingplatz JakobsbadCamp sites
1.4 kmWildpark Peter und PaulZoos
1.4 kmGolfpark WaldkirchGolf courses
1.6 kmSchwellbrunnSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
6.1 kmDegersheimSki area · 5 km of pistes · 3 lifts
6.5 kmUrnäsch OstereggSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
8.5 kmGontenSki area · 3 km of pistes · 2 lifts
9.2 kmTauchschule Zingg-Dive GmbHDive site
14 kmSeealpsee EinstiegDive site
16 kmSeealpseeDive site
16 kmRietli Goldach EinstiegDive site
19 kmNature around Herisau
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Herisau
Earthquakes around Herisau
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record65within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 85 km
5.3Ofterdingen 2 km ↑1970 · 117 km
5.3Jungingen 5 km ↙1978 · 103 km
5.3Ehenbichl 3 km ↓1958 · 107 km
Towns and villages around Herisau
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Berg0.9 kmBrugg1 kmHölzli1.2 kmFlue1.9 kmOberbleichi2.1 kmSaum2.2 kmBuechschachen2.5 kmUfem Berg2.6 kmSchachen2.6 kmVereinsacker2.7 kmMättli3.1 kmBurg3.3 kmWaldstatt3.3 kmHundwil3.8 kmNord4 kmBaldenwil4.2 kmRüti4.3 kmSchwellbrunn4.4 kmSchmitten4.5 kmAltberg4.7 kmRämsen4.7 kmFlecken4.8 kmStein5.1 kmZürchersmühle6.3 kmBefang6.4 kmUrnäsch7.7 kmSchönengrund7.8 kmSchönau8.4 kmRossfall12 kmSchwägalp15 kmGmeinenwisen15 km
Herisau from above
Around Herisau43 places to see, do and reach nearby
GübsenseeNature3.0 kmClanx Castle RuinNature11 kmUrnäschNature3.8 kmWenigerweiherNature11 kmMülenenschluchtNature8.4 kmStolzenbergweiherNature10 kmMagerrainMountain40 kmSäntisMountain16 kmGirenspitzMountain16 kmRuchen, ObstaldenMountain37 kmMürtschenstockMountain37 kmAltmann (mountain)Mountain18 kmSchwellbrunnSki area6.1 kmDegersheimSki area6.5 kmUrnäsch OstereggSki area8.5 kmGontenSki area9.2 kmTauchschule Zingg-Dive GmbHDive site14 kmSeealpsee EinstiegDive site16 kmSeealpseeDive site16 kmHerisauMonument0.1 kmReformed Church, HerisauMonumentunder 100 mWetter HouseMonumentunder 100 mRosenburgMonument1.9 kmWalsersches duplex houseMonumentunder 100 mCantonal government buildingMonument0.1 kmBlack HouseMonument0.4 kmBruder-Klaus-Kirche WinkelnMonument2.5 kmHerisau MuseumMuseumunder 100 mFigurentheater-Museum HerisauMuseum0.1 kmSt. Gallen Museum of ArtMuseum9.0 kmBotanical Garden St. GallenMuseum11 kmKunstmuseum AppenzellMuseum12 kmHerisau ABStation0.4 kmHerisauStation0.5 kmWilenStation1.2 kmSitterfähre SüdFerry port12 kmSitterfähre NordFerry port13 kmSt. GallenPlace8.3 kmAppenzellPlace12 kmWilPlace19 kmWeinfeldenPlace24 kmAltstättenPlace20 kmUzwilPlace12 km
Postal codes
91009102
Getting to Herisau
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACH
24 kmBodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH
36 kmZürich AirportZRH
56 kmHerisau ABRailway station
0.4 kmHerisauRailway station
0.5 kmWilenRailway station
1.2 kmSitterfähre SüdSitterfähre Nord
12 kmSitterfähre NordSitterfähre Süd
13 kmPlaces near Herisau
Places with a climate like Herisau
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Herisau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Herisau.
What is the hottest month in Herisau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Herisau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Herisau?
May is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Herisau?
Herisau has 2 postal codes: 9100, 9102.