Climate Insights for Fribourg

Switzerland

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
May
169 mm rain6.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Fribourg is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,505 mm of precipitation falls per year. Fribourg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fribourg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Fribourg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Fribourg is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 59.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Fribourg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fribourg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Fribourg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°FebMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°MarMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 2°MayMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°SepMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 0°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Fribourg vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fribourg vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 31°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 59mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 34mmDecPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 52mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 23inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 20in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Fribourg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,505 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 88 mm. That's 81 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Fribourg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 256cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Fribourg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.5 in. That's 3.2 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Fribourg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 101in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Fribourg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Fribourg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fribourg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fribourg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C26 °F
3 °C38 °F
7 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
59 cm23 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C44 °F
7 km/h4 mph
88 mm3.5 in
38 cm15 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
7 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
34 cm13 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
24 cm9 in
May
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
169 mm6.6 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
11 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
149 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
159 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h4 mph
116 mm4.6 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
0 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
6 km/h4 mph
120 mm4.7 in
34 cm13 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C39 °F
7 km/h4 mph
131 mm5.2 in
52 cm20 in