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Leysin Climate by Month

The climate in Leysin is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Leysin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Leysin experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1838 mm 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, and the driest month, October, with 122 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Leysin in Switzerland

During the months of 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 Leysin?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
  • When is winter in Leysin?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Leysin?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Leysin?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Leysin?
    June tops the wettest month list with 198 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Leysin?
    October is the driest month with 122 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Leysin?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Leysin

    Sun   Dec 15
    1°C | -3°C
    NW 4 km/h
    8.1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

    broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    3°C | -5°C
    SE 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    6°C | -3°C
    SE 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain