Climate Insights for Fribourg
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
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
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
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.