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Langnau im Emmental weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Langnau im Emmental at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,680 h
Rain a year
1,107 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
677 m

Climate in Langnau im Emmental

Langnau im Emmental has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Langnau im Emmental is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Langnau im Emmental

The best time to visit Langnau im Emmental is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 118 mm.

Langnau im Emmental through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Langnau im Emmental in spring

Mar – May

46

Fair

  • 10–18 °C by day
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Langnau im Emmental in summer

Jun – Aug

71

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Langnau im Emmental in autumn

Sep – Nov

44

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Langnau im Emmental in winter

Dec – Feb

12

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • 2.5 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 – Apr, Nov – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Langnau im Emmental for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 6°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:4518:44

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 07:26–08:26 · evening 18:02–19:03
Blue hour
Morning 07:14–07:26 · evening 19:03–19:14

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 Langnau im Emmental compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°11°
Night-time low7°3°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Langnau im Emmental in October?

In October, Langnau im Emmental is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 59 min07:45 – 18:44
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
71 %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 %68 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %

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 Langnau im Emmental

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Langnau im Emmental: score 72 against 49. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Langnau im Emmental
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score4972better
Daytime high14°24°
Night-time low5°12°
Sunshine3.6 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days12better14
Rainfall84 mmbetter107 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Langnau im Emmental month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January4° · 2.3 h

In January, Langnau im Emmental is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 82 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in January
14February5° · 3.2 h

In February, Langnau im Emmental is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in February
24March10° · 4.4 h

In March, Langnau im Emmental is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in March
49April14° · 5.5 h

In April, Langnau im Emmental is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in April
65May18° · 5.8 h

In May, Langnau im Emmental is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in May
70June22° · 6.7 h

In June, Langnau im Emmental is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in June
72July24° · 7.1 h

In July, Langnau im Emmental is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in July
72August23° · 6.6 h

In August, Langnau im Emmental is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in August
72September19° · 5.3 h

In September, Langnau im Emmental is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in September
49October14° · 3.6 h

In October, Langnau im Emmental is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in October
11November8° · 2.4 h

In November, Langnau im Emmental is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in November
10December4° · 2.1 h

In December, Langnau im Emmental is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Langnau im Emmental

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 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 5°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan114°−3°2.3 h1382
FebruaryFeb145°−3°3.2 h1271
MarchMar2410°0°4.4 h1381
AprilApr4914°3°5.5 h1390
MayMay6518°7°5.8 h16118
JuneJun7022°11°6.7 h1499
JulyJul7224°12°7.1 h14107
AugustAug7223°12°6.6 h13103
SeptemberSep7219°9°5.3 h1288
OctoberOct4914°5°3.6 h1284
NovemberNov118°1°2.4 h1393
DecemberDec104°−2°2.1 h1391

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

46.94° N, 7.79° E · 677 m · Europe/Zurich

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Langnau im Emmental

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,680 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.6 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Langnau im Emmental, 33 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Langnau im Emmental: 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.

Per year
1,107 mm on 158 days
Wettest month
May · 118 mm
Driest month
Feb · 71 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 84 mm

In October, Langnau im Emmental has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Langnau im Emmental

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 105 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Langnau im Emmental

How breezy and how cloudy Langnau im Emmental 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.

Year average
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Langnau im Emmental 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.

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 55 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Langnau im Emmental: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Langnau im Emmental

How often the day gets hot in Langnau im Emmental (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 14 °C

In October, Langnau im Emmental has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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

Snow

Snow in Langnau im Emmental

Snow is possible in Langnau im Emmental, 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 days a year
24 days
Fresh snow a year
85 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Langnau im Emmental.

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 Langnau im Emmental

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Langnau im Emmental 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.

Langnau im Emmental has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    42

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    GoodBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 2.2 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
780 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.

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Langnau im Emmental vs Burgdorf

In October the holiday weather in Langnau im Emmental and Burgdorf is about equally good (score 49 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Burgdorf as in Langnau im Emmental.

Langnau im Emmental vs Burgdorf, in October
in OctoberLangnau im EmmentalBurgdorf
Holiday weather score4949
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberLangnau im Emmental 14°Burgdorf 14°
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Ranking

Switzerland in October: the best places

In October, Langnau im Emmental ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Zweisimmen14°55
  8. 8Brienz14°54
  9. 16Langnau im EmmentalThis page14°49
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Frequently asked questions about Langnau im Emmental

When is the best time to visit Langnau im Emmental?

The best time to visit Langnau im Emmental is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Langnau im Emmental?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Langnau im Emmental?

Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 118 mm. The driest month is February with 71 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Langnau im Emmental get?

Langnau im Emmental gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Langnau im Emmental in?

Langnau im Emmental is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Langnau im Emmental?

A nonstop flight from London to Langnau im Emmental takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Langnau im Emmental?

Langnau im Emmental has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 66, summer holidays 72, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 11.