When is the best time to go to Lens

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lens, 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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Lens weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lens 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

Lens January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 82mm 3.5hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in January in Lens is characteristically cold and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Lens and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lens with around 82mm 3.2 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in January »

February

Lens February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 81mm 4.3hrs 11.4hrs

February in Lens is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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 Lens.

February is in the winter in Lens and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lens with around 81mm 3.2 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in February »

March

Lens March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 78mm 4.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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 Lens.

March is in the spring in Lens and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lens with around 78mm 3.1 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in March »

April

Lens April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 89mm 5.5hrs 14.6hrs

Lens's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp 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 Lens.

April is in the spring in Lens and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lens with around 89mm 3.5 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in April »

May

Lens May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 105mm 5.9hrs 16.1hrs

May is a damp month in Lens and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Lens.

May is in the spring in Lens and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lens with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in May »

June

Lens June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 121mm 6.8hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in June in Lens is characteristically mild and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Lens and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lens with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in June »

July

Lens July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 104mm 7.9hrs 11.4hrs

July in Lens is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Lens and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lens with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in July »

August

Lens August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 128mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lens is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Lens and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lens with around 128mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in August »

September

Lens September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 98mm 6hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Lens and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lens with around 98mm 3.9 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in September »

October

Lens October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 84mm 4.7hrs 16.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Lens and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lens and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lens with around 84mm 3.3 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in October »

November

Lens November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 101mm 3.6hrs 10.2hrs

Lens's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Lens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lens with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in November »

December

Lens December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 86mm 3.4hrs 11.4hrs

December in Lens is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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 Lens.

December is in the winter in Lens and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lens with around 86mm 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lens weather in December »

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Lens weather stats

Lens weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.5°C 31.1°F
Wettest month: August 128mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 23.1°C 73.6°F
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