AI-generatedEstavayer-le-Lac at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,166 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 453 m
Climate in Estavayer-le-Lac
Estavayer-le-Lac has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Estavayer-le-Lac is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Estavayer-le-Lac
The best time to visit Estavayer-le-Lac is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is May with 110 mm.
Estavayer-le-Lac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Estavayer-le-Lac in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Estavayer-le-Lac in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Estavayer-le-Lac in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Estavayer-le-Lac in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4918:48
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:30–08:30 · evening 18:06–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:30 · evening 19:07–19:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Estavayer-le-Lac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Estavayer-le-Lac in October?
In October, Estavayer-le-Lac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:49 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Estavayer-le-Lac
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Estavayer-le-Lac: score 76 against 52. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 95 mmbetter | 108 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Estavayer-le-Lac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 1.9 h
In January, Estavayer-le-Lac is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in January15February6° · 3.4 h
In February, Estavayer-le-Lac is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in February37March11° · 5.1 h
In March, Estavayer-le-Lac is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in March64April15° · 6.2 h
In April, Estavayer-le-Lac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in April69May20° · 6.7 h
In May, Estavayer-le-Lac is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in May75June23° · 7.8 h
In June, Estavayer-le-Lac is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in June76July26° · 8.2 h
In July, Estavayer-le-Lac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in July76August25° · 7.6 h
In August, Estavayer-le-Lac is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in August74September20° · 6.0 h
In September, Estavayer-le-Lac is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in September52October15° · 3.6 h
In October, Estavayer-le-Lac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in October12November8° · 2.0 h
In November, Estavayer-le-Lac is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in November9December5° · 1.5 h
In December, Estavayer-le-Lac is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Estavayer-le-Lac in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 26°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Estavayer-le-Lac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 4° | −2° | 1.9 h | 13 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 6° | −1° | 3.4 h | 11 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 11° | 1° | 5.1 h | 12 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 15° | 4° | 6.2 h | 12 | 85 |
| MayMay | 69 | 20° | 8° | 6.7 h | 15 | 110 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 23° | 12° | 7.8 h | 14 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 26° | 14° | 8.2 h | 14 | 108 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 25° | 14° | 7.6 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 10° | 6.0 h | 11 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 7° | 3.6 h | 12 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 13 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | −1° | 1.5 h | 14 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.85° N, 6.85° E · 453 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine1,830 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Estavayer-le-Lac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Estavayer-le-Lac, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,166 mm a year, most in May
Rain in Estavayer-le-Lac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Estavayer-le-Lac has about 12 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 9 in June
UV index in Estavayer-le-Lac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in March: 12 km/h
Wind and clouds in Estavayer-le-Lac
How breezy and how cloudy Estavayer-le-Lac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Estavayer-le-Lac typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Estavayer-le-Lac: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity12 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Estavayer-le-Lac
How often the day gets hot in Estavayer-le-Lac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Estavayer-le-Lac has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
SnowChance of snow up to 49% in January
Snow in Estavayer-le-Lac
Snow is possible in Estavayer-le-Lac, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Estavayer-le-Lac.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Estavayer-le-Lac
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Estavayer-le-Lac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Estavayer-le-Lac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 740 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Switzerland
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +41
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Estavayer-le-Lac vs Payerne
In October the holiday weather in Estavayer-le-Lac and Payerne is about equally good (score 52 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Payerne as in Estavayer-le-Lac.
| in October | Estavayer-le-Lac | Payerne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Estavayer-le-Lac
When is the best time to visit Estavayer-le-Lac?
The best time to visit Estavayer-le-Lac is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Estavayer-le-Lac?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Estavayer-le-Lac?
Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is May with 110 mm. The driest month is February with 79 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Estavayer-le-Lac get?
Estavayer-le-Lac gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Estavayer-le-Lac in?
Estavayer-le-Lac is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Estavayer-le-Lac?
A nonstop flight from London to Estavayer-le-Lac takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Estavayer-le-Lac?
Estavayer-le-Lac has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 70, summer holidays 76, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 10.