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Aarau Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 14° · coldest night Saturday at -1°

The short of it: Aarau weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low 1 °C (33 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:00 local time.

AARAU, Friday. — Aarau may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 7° before sinking to 1° by night. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 9°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 18 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 14°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 54 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Aarau runs from 2° at night to 9° by day, with some 97 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -1°, and July the wettest with 112 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 25 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 534 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy3°-1°8 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°6 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear3°-1°6 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear4°0°7 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy4°0°9 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy5°1°8 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy6°2°8 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy6°2°7 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy6°2°7 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy5°1°6 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear4°1°4 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear3°0°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky2°-1°3 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear1°-1°3 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear1°-2°4 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear1°-3°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear0°-3°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear0°-3°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear0°-3°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear0°-3°3 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear0°-4°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): light rain, high 7°, low 1°, 4.3 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 7:29 AM, down 4:54 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today1°7°4.3 mm19 km/h9 h 25 min
Saturday-1°5°dry16 km/h9 h 23 min
Sunday-1°11°1.2 mm11 km/h9 h 20 min
Monday6°9°15 mm26 km/h9 h 18 min
Tuesday6°14°6.6 mm40 km/h9 h 15 min
Wednesday8°11°14 mm46 km/h9 h 13 min
Thursday8°9°11 mm36 km/h9 h 10 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 14°. Wettest: Monday, 15 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 46 km/h.

The Almanac · Aarau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Aarau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
6 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 9°, with nights near 2°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Aarau in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Aarau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°94 mm8 km/h8 h 51 min✦
February7°-1°81 mm8 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March11°2°79 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°78 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°9°111 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June24°13°110 mm7 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
July26°14°112 mm7 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
August25°14°106 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September20°10°87 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°6°102 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°2°97 mm6 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December5°0°111 mm8 km/h8 h 28 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Aarau

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Aarau today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (33 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Aarau this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 54 mm (2.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Aarau?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Aarau?

July, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is July, with 112 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Aarau?

June and August. June brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain; August highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 106 mm (4.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Aarau?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OltenSolothurn12 km WSW8°2°100 mm
BadenAargau22 km ENE8°2°95 mm
WettingenAargau23 km ENE8°2°95 mm
DietikonZurich27 km E8°2°91 mm
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg27 km NW9°3°82 mm
Waldshut-TiengenBaden-Wurttemberg29 km NNE9°2°90 mm
Zürich (Kreis 9)Zurich33 km E8°3°86 mm
Zürich (Kreis 9) / AltstettenZurich33 km E8°3°86 mm

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