When is the best time to go to Fribourg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fribourg, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Fribourg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fribourg are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Fribourg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 74mm 2.5hrs 10.2hrs

The climate in Fribourg during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fribourg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fribourg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in January »

February

Fribourg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 70mm 3.6hrs 11.4hrs

February in Fribourg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fribourg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fribourg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in February »

March

Fribourg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 65mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fribourg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fribourg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fribourg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in March »

April

Fribourg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 67mm 5.6hrs 14.6hrs

Fribourg's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fribourg.

April is in the spring in Fribourg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in April »

May

Fribourg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 77mm 6.1hrs 16.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Fribourg and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fribourg.

May is in the spring in Fribourg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in May »

June

Fribourg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 100mm 7.2hrs 10.2hrs

Fribourg's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fribourg.

June is in the summer in Fribourg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fribourg with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in June »

July

Fribourg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 87mm 8.3hrs 11.4hrs

July in Fribourg is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fribourg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Fribourg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in July »

August

Fribourg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 115mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fribourg is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fribourg, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Fribourg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in August »

September

Fribourg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 83mm 6.2hrs 14.6hrs

Fribourg's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fribourg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fribourg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in September »

October

Fribourg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 61mm 4.4hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Fribourg and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fribourg.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fribourg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in October »

November

Fribourg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 89mm 2.9hrs 10.2hrs

November in Fribourg is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fribourg for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fribourg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in November »

December

Fribourg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 76mm 2.5hrs 11.4hrs

December in Fribourg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fribourg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fribourg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fribourg with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Fribourg weather in December »

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Fribourg weather stats

Fribourg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: October 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.2°C 34.2°F
Wettest month: August 115mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 23.1°C 73.6°F
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