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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Cossonay.
The climate in Cossonay, Vaud, Switzerland, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.
With around 1507 mm (59 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Cossonay has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is July. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.6 hours of daily sunshine.
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In Cossonay, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Cossonay experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1507 mm (59 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Cossonay enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 144 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Cossonay receives about 108 mm (4.3 in). For more details, please visit our Cossonay Precipitation page.
Cossonay can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cossonay.
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 Cossonay. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Cossonay has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -1°C (30°F) to 15°C (59°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1507 mm (59 in). July is the wettest month with 144 mm (5.7 in), while March is the driest with 108 mm (4.3 in).
Cossonay 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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