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Le Locle Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Le Locle is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Le Locle, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. 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

Le Locle experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1571 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Le Locle enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 154 mm of precipitation, while in March, Le Locle receives about 112 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Le Locle 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

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Le Locle

Wed   Jan 15
3°C | -9°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
2°C | -5°C
E 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
2°C | -7°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Le Locle 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 Le Locle?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Le Locle?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Le Locle?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Le Locle?
    May tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Le Locle?
    March is the driest month with 112 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Le Locle?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.