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Chateau-d'Oex Climate by Month

Chateau-d'Oex experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Chateau-d'Oex is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. 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 -7°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Chateau-d'Oex has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1820 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Chateau-d'Oex has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 191 mm, and the driest month, October, with 123 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 Chateau-d'Oex. 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 (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Chateau-d'Oex 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 Chateau-d'Oex?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
  • When is winter in Chateau-d'Oex?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chateau-d'Oex?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chateau-d'Oex?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chateau-d'Oex?
    July tops the wettest month list with 191 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chateau-d'Oex?
    October is the driest month with 123 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chateau-d'Oex?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Chateau-d'Oex

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | -6°C
    S 14 km/h
    36 mm
    broken clouds and sleet

    broken clouds and sleet

    Fri   Nov 22
    0°C | -8°C
    W 7 km/h
    19 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    9°C | -15°C
    SE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain