AI-generatedLa Chaux-de-Fonds at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 1,492 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 995 m
Climate in La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, La Chaux-de-Fonds is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
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 07:30–08:31 · evening 18:06–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:30 · evening 19:06–19:18
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.
What is the weather like in La Chaux-de-Fonds in October?
In October, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:49 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %47 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in La Chaux-de-Fonds
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in La Chaux-de-Fonds, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in La Chaux-de-Fonds
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in La Chaux-de-Fonds: 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, La Chaux-de-Fonds has about 13 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in La Chaux-de-Fonds
How breezy and how cloudy La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over La Chaux-de-Fonds: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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.
Snow in La Chaux-de-Fonds
When La Chaux-de-Fonds is likely to be white: 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, La Chaux-de-Fonds has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in La Chaux-de-Fonds
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 9 | 2° | −4° | 3.1 h | 14 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 4° | −3° | 3.8 h | 13 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | −1° | 4.6 h | 14 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 11° | 2° | 5.3 h | 15 | 113 |
| MayMay | 42 | 15° | 6° | 5.5 h | 18 | 147 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 19° | 10° | 6.4 h | 17 | 142 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 17 | 154 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 20° | 12° | 6.6 h | 15 | 145 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 17° | 9° | 5.3 h | 13 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 13° | 6° | 4.3 h | 13 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 7° | 1° | 3.1 h | 14 | 120 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 3° | −2° | 2.6 h | 14 | 125 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
47.10° N, 6.83° E · 995 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds
The best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds is from June to September. The wettest month is July with 154 mm of precipitation.
La Chaux-de-Fonds through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
La Chaux-de-Fonds in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
La Chaux-de-Fonds in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
La Chaux-de-Fonds in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in La Chaux-de-Fonds for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in La Chaux-de-Fonds: score 68 against 38. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 68better |
| Day high | 13° | 20° |
| Night low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 118 mmbetter | 145 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
La Chaux-de-Fonds month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 3 h
In January, La Chaux-de-Fonds is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 112 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in January14February4° · 4 h
In February, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 96 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in February15March7° · 5 h
In March, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in March29April11° · 5 h
In April, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in April42May15° · 6 h
In May, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in May63June19° · 6 h
In June, La Chaux-de-Fonds is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in June66July20° · 7 h
In July, La Chaux-de-Fonds is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 154 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in July68August20° · 7 h
In August, La Chaux-de-Fonds is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in August60September17° · 5 h
In September, La Chaux-de-Fonds is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in September38October13° · 4 h
In October, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in October8November7° · 3 h
In November, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
La Chaux-de-Fonds in November8December3° · 3 h
In December, La Chaux-de-Fonds is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 125 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
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La Chaux-de-Fonds vs. Neuchâtel
In October Neuchâtel has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs. 38). During the day Neuchâtel is 2 °C warmer than La Chaux-de-Fonds.
| in October | La Chaux-de-Fonds | Neuchâtel |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, La Chaux-de-Fonds ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to La Chaux-de-Fonds
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La Chaux-de-Fonds 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.
La Chaux-de-Fonds has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 14 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 20 min
- Distance
- 720 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.
Frequently asked questions about La Chaux-de-Fonds
When is the best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds?
The best time to visit La Chaux-de-Fonds is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in La Chaux-de-Fonds?
The wettest month is July with 154 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 96 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Chaux-de-Fonds get?
La Chaux-de-Fonds gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is La Chaux-de-Fonds in?
La Chaux-de-Fonds uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to La Chaux-de-Fonds?
A nonstop flight from London to La Chaux-de-Fonds takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 720 km.
Which school holidays are best for La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 9.
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