Glarus, Switzerland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Glarus, Switzerland? If you're planning to go to Glarus, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Glarus, Switzerland

Based on the climate and weather in Glarus, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Glarus, Switzerland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Glarus, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly choice.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Glarus, Switzerland by month

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January

January in Glarus can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). There is frost most days.

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February

If you go to Glarus in February, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

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March

If you are traveling to Glarus in March, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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April

April in Glarus can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost sometimes.

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May

If you are traveling to Glarus in May, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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June

June in Glarus is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

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July

If you are traveling to Glarus in July, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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August

August here is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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September

In September, Glarus is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Glarus, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

If you go to Glarus in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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November

If you vacation in Glarus during November, you will probably notice that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet a bit less than half of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

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December

December in Glarus is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). There is frost most days.

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Activities for Glarus, Switzerland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Glarus.

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