Chateau-d'Oex Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Chateau-d'Oex is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. 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 -7°C (19°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Chateau-d'Oex has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1820 mm (72 in) 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 (7.5 in), and the driest month, October, with 123 mm (4.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Chateau-d'Oex 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 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.

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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 Chateau-d'Oex.

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