Rhine Falls: water levels by month
Short answer: Rhine Falls carries the most water in June (about 652 m³/s on the Rhine) and the least in February (about 306 m³/s, 2.1 times less).
Alpine snowmelt makes June and July the most powerful months.
River flow through the year
| Month | Flow (share of peak) | Average m³/s | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 326 | Medium |
| February | 47% | 306 | Medium |
| March | 48% | 313 | Medium |
| April | 53% | 345 | Medium |
| May | 72% | 467 | Medium |
| June | 100% | 652 | High water |
| July | 94% | 611 | High water |
| August | 83% | 543 | High water |
| September | 74% | 480 | Medium |
| October | 63% | 412 | Medium |
| November | 57% | 371 | Medium |
| December | 54% | 349 | Medium |
Tours
Questions
When is the best time to see Rhine Falls?
Rhine Falls carries the most water in June (about 652 m³/s on the Rhine) and the least in February (about 306 m³/s, 2.1 times less). Alpine snowmelt makes June and July the most powerful months.
When is Rhine Falls at its lowest?
February has the lowest average flow (47% of the June peak).
Average daily river discharge 2005-2024 from the GloFAS v4 hydrological reanalysis (Copernicus Emergency Management Service) via Open-Meteo, for the model river cell nearest the falls. Dams and diversions upstream can change real flow on the day.