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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Clarens.
Clarens, Vaud, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) in July, while winters cool to 3°C (37°F) in January.
Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1640 mm (65 in) per year. July is the wettest month and March the driest. The city also experiences warm summers and cold winters. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Clarens. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -4°C (25°F) during January.
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Clarens has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1640 mm (65 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Clarens has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 165 mm (6.5 in), and the driest month, March, with 113 mm (4.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Clarens Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Clarens. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Clarens.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Clarens. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Clarens has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 3°C (37°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -4°C (25°F) to 13°C (55°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1640 mm (65 in). July is the wettest month with 165 mm (6.5 in), while March is the driest with 113 mm (4.4 in).
Clarens receives around 1,947 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 257 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 57 hours.
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