La Chaux-de-Fonds Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in La Chaux-de-Fonds can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1555 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, La Chaux-de-Fonds enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 156 mm of precipitation, while in March, La Chaux-de-Fonds receives about 109 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 1.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 156 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 109 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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