When is the best time to go to Neuchâtel

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Neuchâtel 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

Neuchâtel January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 74mm 2.3hrs 10.1hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Neuchâtel during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Neuchâtel and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Neuchâtel 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in January »

February

Neuchâtel February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 67mm 3.5hrs 11.4hrs

February in Neuchâtel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Neuchâtel and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 67mm 2.6 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in February »

March

Neuchâtel March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 66mm 4.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Neuchâtel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 66mm 2.6 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in March »

April

Neuchâtel April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 67mm 5.7hrs 14.6hrs

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

April is in the spring in Neuchâtel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Neuchâtel 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in April »

May

Neuchâtel May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 6.3hrs 16.2hrs

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

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 Neuchâtel.

May is in the spring in Neuchâtel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Neuchâtel 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in May »

June

Neuchâtel June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 101mm 7.5hrs 10.1hrs

Neuchâtel's weather in June is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Neuchâtel.

June is in the summer in Neuchâtel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 101mm 4 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in June »

July

Neuchâtel July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 83mm 8.5hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Neuchâtel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 83mm 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in July »

August

Neuchâtel August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 111mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Neuchâtel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 111mm 4.4 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in August »

September

Neuchâtel September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 82mm 6.4hrs 14.6hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Neuchâtel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in September »

October

Neuchâtel October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 57mm 4.3hrs 16.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Neuchâtel 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 a good time to visit Neuchâtel.

October is in the fall / autumn in Neuchâtel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 57mm 2.2 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in October »

November

Neuchâtel November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 93mm 2.7hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Neuchâtel during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Neuchâtel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 93mm 3.7 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in November »

December

Neuchâtel December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 73mm 2.2hrs 11.4hrs

December in Neuchâtel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Neuchâtel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Neuchâtel with around 73mm 2.9 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Neuchâtel weather in December »

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Neuchâtel weather stats

Neuchâtel weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.1°C 73.6°F
Driest month: October 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 2.1°C 35.8°F
Wettest month: August 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 22.6°C 72.7°F
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