AI-generatedSainte-Croix at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 1,718 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,094 m
Climate in Sainte-Croix
Sainte-Croix has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Sainte-Croix is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sainte-Croix
The best time to visit Sainte-Croix is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 171 mm of precipitation.
Sainte-Croix through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sainte-Croix in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Sainte-Croix in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Sainte-Croix in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Sainte-Croix in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:5018:49
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 07:31–08:31 · evening 18:08–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:31 · evening 19:08–19:20
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 Sainte-Croix compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Sainte-Croix in October?
In October, Sainte-Croix is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:50 – 18:49
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sainte-Croix
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 Sainte-Croix: score 66 against 38. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 136 mmbetter | 163 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sainte-Croix month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January3° · 2.8 h
In January, Sainte-Croix is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 130 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in January12February3° · 3.5 h
In February, Sainte-Croix is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 113 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in February14March6° · 4.6 h
In March, Sainte-Croix is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in March31April10° · 5.1 h
In April, Sainte-Croix is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in April48May14° · 5.6 h
In May, Sainte-Croix is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in May62June18° · 6.4 h
In June, Sainte-Croix is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in June65July20° · 6.9 h
In July, Sainte-Croix is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in July66August19° · 6.4 h
In August, Sainte-Croix is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in August61September15° · 5.0 h
In September, Sainte-Croix is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in September38October11° · 3.7 h
In October, Sainte-Croix is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in October9November6° · 2.7 h
In November, Sainte-Croix is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix in November6December4° · 2.5 h
In December, Sainte-Croix is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 146 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sainte-Croix.
Sainte-Croix 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 Sainte-Croix
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 February (−3°), 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 | 7 | 3° | −3° | 2.8 h | 15 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −3° | 3.5 h | 13 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 6° | 0° | 4.6 h | 14 | 122 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 10° | 3° | 5.1 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 48 | 14° | 6° | 5.6 h | 19 | 171 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 18° | 10° | 6.4 h | 18 | 167 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 17 | 168 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 19° | 12° | 6.4 h | 16 | 163 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 15° | 9° | 5.0 h | 14 | 132 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 11° | 5° | 3.7 h | 14 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | 1° | 2.7 h | 15 | 140 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 4° | −2° | 2.5 h | 15 | 146 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sainte-Croix
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 3.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sainte-Croix, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 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 Sainte-Croix: 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, Sainte-Croix has about 14 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sainte-Croix
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 55 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 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 Sainte-Croix
How breezy and how cloudy Sainte-Croix 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 Sainte-Croix typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Sainte-Croix: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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
Snow in Sainte-Croix
When Sainte-Croix 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, Sainte-Croix has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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.
Planning a trip to Sainte-Croix
Weather for your travel dates
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Sainte-Croix 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.
Sainte-Croix has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: 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.
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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Sainte-Croix vs Orbe
In October Orbe has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 38). During the day Orbe is 4 °C warmer than Sainte-Croix.
| in October | Sainte-Croix | Orbe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Sainte-Croix ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Croix
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Croix?
The best time to visit Sainte-Croix 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 Sainte-Croix?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Sainte-Croix?
The wettest month is May with 171 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 113 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sainte-Croix get?
Sainte-Croix gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sainte-Croix in?
Sainte-Croix is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sainte-Croix?
A nonstop flight from London to Sainte-Croix takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sainte-Croix?
Sainte-Croix has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 51, summer holidays 66, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 7.