AI-generatedVillars-sur-Ollon at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,757 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,250 m
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon
Villars-sur-Ollon has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Villars-sur-Ollon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Villars-sur-Ollon
The best time to visit Villars-sur-Ollon is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 196 mm.
Villars-sur-Ollon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Villars-sur-Ollon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Villars-sur-Ollon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Villars-sur-Ollon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Villars-sur-Ollon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 39 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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:4718:48
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 07:29–08:28 · evening 18:07–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:29 · 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.
October in Villars-sur-Ollon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Villars-sur-Ollon in October?
In October, Villars-sur-Ollon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:47 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Villars-sur-Ollon
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 Villars-sur-Ollon: score 67 against 45. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 67better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 121 mmbetter | 181 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Villars-sur-Ollon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January1° · 2.8 h
In January, Villars-sur-Ollon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 128 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in January16February3° · 3.8 h
In February, Villars-sur-Ollon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in February23March7° · 4.9 h
In March, Villars-sur-Ollon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in March41April11° · 5.5 h
In April, Villars-sur-Ollon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in April55May15° · 5.7 h
In May, Villars-sur-Ollon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in May63June19° · 6.6 h
In June, Villars-sur-Ollon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in June65July21° · 6.9 h
In July, Villars-sur-Ollon is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in July67August21° · 6.6 h
In August, Villars-sur-Ollon is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 181 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in August67September16° · 5.6 h
In September, Villars-sur-Ollon is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in September45October12° · 4.3 h
In October, Villars-sur-Ollon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in October9November6° · 2.9 h
In November, Villars-sur-Ollon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 134 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon in November10December2° · 2.4 h
In December, Villars-sur-Ollon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 145 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Villars-sur-Ollon 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 Villars-sur-Ollon
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 1° | −7° | 2.8 h | 13 | 128 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 3° | −7° | 3.8 h | 12 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 7° | −3° | 4.9 h | 13 | 116 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 11° | 0° | 5.5 h | 15 | 123 |
| MayMay | 55 | 15° | 4° | 5.7 h | 20 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 19° | 7° | 6.6 h | 18 | 188 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 21° | 9° | 6.9 h | 17 | 196 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 21° | 9° | 6.6 h | 16 | 181 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 16° | 6° | 5.6 h | 14 | 133 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 12° | 2° | 4.3 h | 13 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 2.9 h | 14 | 134 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 2° | −6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 145 |
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 Villars-sur-Ollon
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 Villars-sur-Ollon, 39 % 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 Villars-sur-Ollon: 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, Villars-sur-Ollon has about 13 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Villars-sur-Ollon
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 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Villars-sur-Ollon
How breezy and how cloudy Villars-sur-Ollon 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 Villars-sur-Ollon typically peaks at 8 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 63 % of the sky over Villars-sur-Ollon: variable cloud, 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
Snow in Villars-sur-Ollon
When Villars-sur-Ollon 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, Villars-sur-Ollon has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 23 out of 100: possible.
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.
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Villars-sur-Ollon 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.
Villars-sur-Ollon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 790 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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Villars-sur-Ollon vs Leysin
In October the holiday weather in Villars-sur-Ollon and Leysin is about equally good (score 45 vs 45). During the day it is about as warm in Leysin as in Villars-sur-Ollon.
| in October | Villars-sur-Ollon | Leysin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Villars-sur-Ollon
When is the best time to visit Villars-sur-Ollon?
The best time to visit Villars-sur-Ollon 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 Villars-sur-Ollon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Villars-sur-Ollon?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 196 mm. The driest month is February with 106 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Villars-sur-Ollon get?
Villars-sur-Ollon gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Villars-sur-Ollon in?
Villars-sur-Ollon is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Villars-sur-Ollon?
A nonstop flight from London to Villars-sur-Ollon takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Villars-sur-Ollon?
Villars-sur-Ollon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 57, summer holidays 66, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 10.