AI-generatedLyss at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,107 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 445 m
Climate in Lyss
Lyss 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 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Lyss is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lyss
The best time to visit Lyss is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is May with 118 mm.
Lyss through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lyss in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lyss in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lyss in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Lyss in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2.4 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, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lyss for you.
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
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°
07:4718:46
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 07:28–08:29 · evening 18:04–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:28 · evening 19:04–19:16
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 Lyss 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 12° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Lyss in October?
In October, Lyss is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 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 Lyss.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:47 – 18:46
- 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 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- 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 Lyss
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 Lyss: score 75 against 54. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 84 mmbetter | 103 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lyss month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · 2.1 h
In January, Lyss 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 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lyss.
Lyss in January15February6° · 3.3 h
In February, Lyss is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 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 Lyss.
Lyss in February35March11° · 4.9 h
In March, Lyss is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.9 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 Lyss.
Lyss in March62April15° · 6.0 h
In April, Lyss is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.0 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 good month for a holiday in Lyss.
Lyss in April67May20° · 6.4 h
In May, Lyss is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lyss.
Lyss in May73June23° · 7.4 h
In June, Lyss is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 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 Lyss.
Lyss in June74July26° · 7.9 h
In July, Lyss is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 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 Lyss.
Lyss in July75August25° · 7.3 h
In August, Lyss is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 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 Lyss.
Lyss in August73September20° · 5.8 h
In September, Lyss is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 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 Lyss.
Lyss in September54October15° · 3.8 h
In October, Lyss is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 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 Lyss.
Lyss in October14November9° · 2.2 h
In November, Lyss is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 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 Lyss.
Lyss in November10December5° · 1.7 h
In December, Lyss is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 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 Lyss.
Lyss in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lyss
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 (−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 | 10 | 4° | −2° | 2.1 h | 13 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 6° | −2° | 3.3 h | 12 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 11° | 1° | 4.9 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 15° | 4° | 6.0 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 67 | 20° | 9° | 6.4 h | 15 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 23° | 12° | 7.4 h | 14 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 26° | 14° | 7.9 h | 14 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 25° | 14° | 7.3 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 10° | 5.8 h | 12 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 15° | 6° | 3.8 h | 12 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 9° | 2° | 2.2 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 5° | −1° | 1.7 h | 14 | 91 |
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
47.07° N, 7.31° E · 445 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lyss
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 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lyss, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Lyss: 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, Lyss has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lyss
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lyss
How breezy and how cloudy Lyss 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 Lyss 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 71 % of the sky over Lyss: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Lyss
How often the day gets hot in Lyss (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, Lyss 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
Snow
Snow in Lyss
Snow is possible in Lyss, 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 Lyss.
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 Lyss
Weather for your travel dates
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Lyss 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.
Lyss has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.9 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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Lyss compared
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Lyss vs Biel/Bienne
In October the holiday weather in Lyss and Biel/Bienne is about equally good (score 54 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Biel/Bienne as in Lyss.
| in October | Lyss | Biel/Bienne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Lyss ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Lyss
When is the best time to visit Lyss?
The best time to visit Lyss 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 Lyss?
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 Lyss?
Rain is frequent in March 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 Lyss get?
Lyss gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Lyss in?
Lyss is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lyss?
A nonstop flight from London to Lyss takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lyss?
Lyss has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 68, summer holidays 75, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 10.