Chateau-d'Oex Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. 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 Chateau-d'Oex.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 191 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 123 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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