Leysin Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Leysin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) in July to around -8°C (18°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Leysin experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1838 mm (72 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Leysin has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 198 mm (7.8 in), and the driest month, October, with 122 mm (4.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Leysin Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Leysin. 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.

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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 Leysin.

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