La Chaux-de-Fonds Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

La Chaux-de-Fonds has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1555 mm (61 in) 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 (6.1 in) of precipitation, while in March, La Chaux-de-Fonds receives about 109 mm (4.3 in). For more details, please visit our La Chaux-de-Fonds Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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