Murten Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Murten can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Murten can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Murten is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1398 mm. Precipitation levels in Murten remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 142 mm over 18 days. In March, this drops slightly to 98 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Murten serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight. 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 Murten.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Murten 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 98 mm of precipitation.
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.
