Climate Insights for Neuchâtel

The climate in Neuchâtel is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,436 mm of precipitation falls per year. Neuchâtel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Neuchâtel 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Neuchâtel is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 56.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Neuchâtel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Neuchâtel 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 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Neuchâtel 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 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Neuchâtel 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 75°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°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.

Neuchâtel is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,436 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 86 mm. That's 72 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 48cm.Neuchâtel is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.4 in. That's 2.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19in.

Neuchâtel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Neuchâtel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel 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.