Climate Insights for Montreux
Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, Riviera vaudoise, Switzerland
Climate Overview
The climate in Montreux is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,676 mm of precipitation falls per year. Montreux receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Montreux 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 -4°C. Montreux experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Montreux is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 66 in of precipitation falls per year. Montreux receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Montreux 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 25°F. Montreux experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Montreux 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 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Montreux vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 30°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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
Montreux is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,676 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 100 mm. That's 82 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. Montreux receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 355cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 85cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Montreux is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.9 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. Montreux receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 140in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Montreux is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Montreux is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Montreux 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 Montreux 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.