Leuk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Leuk is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Leuk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -4°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Leuk experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1583 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Leuk has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 154 mm, and the driest month, March, with 114 mm, is minimal.
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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Leuk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 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 Leuk.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Leuk in Switzerland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 114 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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