Montreux Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Montreux, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C (37°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Montreux experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1675 mm (66 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Montreux enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In July, you can expect around 170 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Montreux receives about 115 mm (4.5 in). For more details, please visit our Montreux Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Montreux 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 1.9 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 Montreux.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year