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La Chaux-de-Fonds Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (33 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (33 KM, 21 Miles).

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    May tops the wettest month list with 156 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    March is the driest month with 109 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for La Chaux-de-Fonds

    Thu   Nov 21
    3°C | -7°C
    SW 18 km/h
    40 mm
    overcast and heavy snow

    overcast and heavy snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    -2°C | -10°C
    SW 18 km/h
    4.7 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of snow

    broken clouds and chance of snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    4°C | -9°C
    S 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain