Zurich, Switzerland
Wald
Wald is a small town in Zurich, Switzerland, 621 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,945 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,945
Local time03:50
47.28° N, 8.91° EElevation 621 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month121mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wald at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:57 · 17:2110 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:34Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
179 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
110 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Wald
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
5°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 89%
Today25 Oct10°4°20.3 mm
Mon26 Oct11°6°
Tue27 Oct18°7°
Wed28 Oct12°8°2 mm
Thu29 Oct12°6°
Fri30 Oct10°3°
Sat31 Oct10°3°
Sun1 Nov7°5°
Mon2 Nov8°4°0.5 mm
When to go to Wald
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 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 40 | 21 | 17 |
| High | 3° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 4° |
| Low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 112 | 110 | 138 | 129 | 179 | 197 | 211 | 210 | 166 | 121 | 124 | 138 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Wald
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wald
0.1 km
Wald
2.2 km
Fründsberg, medieval castle site
0.4 km
Herrensitz Windegg
1.3 km
Castle Oberes Baliken
9.3 km
Rapperswil SG railway stationBuilt 1859
8.9 km
RapperswilBuilt 1220Museum2.8 km
Nähmaschinenmuseum am PilgerstegBuilt 2013Museum0 km
Heimatmuseum «Windegg»More museums: Lozzi Museum
Outdoors around Wald
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T2European long distance path E1
312.7 km11,419 m108 h 45 min
T1Hüttchopf Weg
12.4 km640 m4 h 30 min
T1
Wald - Farneralp
5.8 km31 m2 h 5 min
T1
Bachtel-Spalt
4.9 km283 m2 h 5 min
T1
Bachtelweiher
6.6 km329 m2 h 35 min
T1
Bachtel-Kulm
8.4 km383 m3 h 5 min
Knie's KinderzooZoos
0.3 kmZiegenZoos
0.4 kmQuergangClimbing
0.6 kmGolfpark Zürichsee NuolenGolf courses
0.8 kmLachner Aahorn TurmViewpoints
1.1 kmUnter AlpliMountain huts
1.2 kmSkilift Oberholz-FarnerSki area · 4 km of pistes · 3 lifts
2.5 kmSkilift FischenthalSki area · 3 km of pistes · 4 lifts
5 kmSkilift GhöchSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
6.4 kmAtzmännigSki area · 9 km of pistes · 6 lifts
6.6 kmLinthkanal AusstiegDive site
7.8 kmKehlhofDive site
14 kmSeerettungsdienstDive site
14 kmLeuenhaabDive site
17 kmNature around Wald
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wald
Earthquakes around Wald
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 record66within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 55 km
5.3Ofterdingen 2 km ↑1970 · 129 km
5.3Jungingen 5 km ↙1978 · 113 km
5.3Ehenbichl 3 km ↓1958 · 136 km
Towns and villages around Wald
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sack (Bürgerasyl)0.5 kmElba0.6 kmFerchacher0.6 kmHömel0.6 kmBinzholz0.6 kmFeisterbach0.7 kmHeferen0.7 kmSteigweg0.7 kmFelsenkeller0.8 kmStigweid0.8 kmBrüglen0.8 kmHinternord0.8 kmFerch0.9 kmBrugglen0.9 kmTännler1 kmVorderwald1 kmOber-Feld1 kmSilmatt1 kmSteig1 kmNüholz1 kmHirschlen1 kmUnter Haltberg1 kmDreilinden1.1 kmTonacher1.1 kmChis1.1 kmNeuhus1.2 kmChilacher1.2 kmRotwasser1.2 kmHofacher1.2 kmForhalden1.3 kmNahren1.3 kmBlattenbach1.3 kmChefi1.3 kmOber Haltberg1.3 kmStockenmatt1.4 kmOber-Laupen1.4 kmRietwis1.4 kmDieterswil1.4 kmGrund1.5 kmGrundtal1.5 kmRickenbach1.5 kmHittenberg1.6 kmBodenmüli1.6 kmLauf1.6 kmLueget1.6 kmNiederholz1.6 kmOber-Morgen1.6 kmZiegelhütte1.6 kmHuebwis1.6 kmLaupen1.6 kmOberwies1.7 kmGüntisberg1.7 kmBadstock1.7 kmHinderwald1.8 kmJonatal1.8 kmBebikon1.8 kmUnterhueb1.8 kmWili1.8 kmUnterbach1.9 kmBrand1.9 kmTöbeli1.9 kmTöbeli2 kmUntere Looren2 kmHüebli2 kmObere Looren2 kmHaltbergholz2 kmUnterhus2.1 kmWinkel2.1 kmUnterbachtel2.1 kmMettlen (bei Güntisberg)2.1 kmSagen2.1 kmTannenboden2.1 kmDiezikon2.1 kmGrosswis2.1 kmBär2.1 kmHiltisberg2.1 kmHubacher2.1 kmHueb2.1 kmFaltigberg2.1 kmStrickel2.2 km
Wald from above
Around Wald45 places to see, do and reach nearby
LinthNature6.7 kmTössNature5.3 kmJonaNature8.6 kmLützelseeNature11 kmEgelsee, ZurichNature7.6 kmObersee, Saint GallenNature8.1 kmUfenauNature12 kmLützelauNature11 kmGlärnischMountain32 kmBächistockMountain32 kmVrenelisgärtliMountain31 kmRuchen, NidfurnMountain30 kmSchwander GratMountain31 kmGlärnischnadleMountain30 kmSkilift Oberholz-FarnerSki area2.5 kmSkilift FischenthalSki area5.0 kmSkilift GhöchSki area6.4 kmAtzmännigSki area6.6 kmLinthkanal AusstiegDive site7.8 kmKehlhofDive site14 kmSeerettungsdienstDive site14 kmWaldMonumentunder 100 mFründsberg, medieval castle siteMonument2.2 kmHerrensitz WindeggMonument0.4 kmCastle Oberes BalikenMonument1.3 kmRapperswil SG railway stationMonument9.3 kmRapperswilMonument8.9 kmProtestant Church WattwilMonument14 kmSaint Gallus Catholic ChurchMonument14 kmNähmaschinenmuseum am PilgerstegMuseum2.8 kmHeimatmuseum «Windegg»Museumunder 100 mNähmaschinen-MuseumMuseum2.8 kmPolish MuseumMuseum9.1 kmAathal Dinosaur MuseumMuseum13 kmWald ZHStation0.4 kmRütiStation4.8 kmSchmerikonStation6.1 kmLedischiff LS StäfaFerry port5.7 kmSchmerikon (See)Ferry port6.0 kmUsterPlace17 kmHorgenPlace24 kmEinsiedelnPlace21 kmWetzikonPlace10 kmWilPlace23 kmMeilenPlace20 km
Getting to Wald
Zürich AirportZRH
34 kmSankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACH
54 kmBodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH
63 kmWald ZHRailway station
0.4 kmRütiRailway station
4.8 kmSchmerikonRailway station
6.1 kmLedischiff LS StäfaFerry port
5.7 kmSchmerikon (See)Lachen SZ (See)
6 kmPlaces near Wald
Places with a climate like Wald
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wald?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wald.
What is the hottest month in Wald?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Wald?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wald?
May is the wettest month with about 179 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.