Col du Pillon
The Col du Pillon is a mountain pass at 1546 m (Vaud, Bern). Access: road; usually open toute l'année. The weather above is computed at the exact pass altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section gives 7-day snowfall, gusts and the snow line — check it before crossing by car, motorbike or bike.
Climate of Col du Pillon: 1991–2020 normals
In Col du Pillon (1546 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.6 °C. The warmest month is August (12.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.6 °C). About 1175 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (129 mm) with a minimum in February (73 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.1 °C and the absolute minimum −11.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.6 °C | 11.9 °C | −11.9 °C | 90 |
| Feb | −0.3 °C | 13.0 °C | −11.5 °C | 73 |
| Mar | 1.2 °C | 14.5 °C | −10.2 °C | 77 |
| Apr | 3.3 °C | 12.7 °C | −6.9 °C | 74 |
| May | 6.7 °C | 18.1 °C | −2.7 °C | 113 |
| Jun | 10.6 °C | 22.9 °C | 1.1 °C | 111 |
| Jul | 12.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 3.9 °C | 129 |
| Aug | 12.9 °C | 24.1 °C | 3.3 °C | 129 |
| Sep | 10.0 °C | 20.7 °C | 0.7 °C | 88 |
| Oct | 7.2 °C | 18.0 °C | −3.8 °C | 87 |
| Nov | 2.9 °C | 15.7 °C | −8.4 °C | 91 |
| Dec | 0.2 °C | 12.9 °C | −10.9 °C | 112 |
| Year | 5.6 °C | 24.1 °C | −11.9 °C | 1175 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Les Diablerets (3 km, 2964 m), Château-d'Oex (15 km, 1028 m), Sion (18 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of Col du Pillon (1546 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Glacier 3000 (Scex Rouge) (1 km · 2971 m)
- Weather Col de la Croix (6 km · 1778 m)
- Weather Col des Mosses (9 km · 1445 m)
- Weather Rochers-de-Naye (20 km · 2042 m)
- Weather Le Moléson (26 km · 2002 m)
- Weather Jaun Pass (28 km · 1509 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Gsteig (5 km)
- Weather Ormont-Dessus (7 km)
- Weather Lauenen (11 km)
- Weather Ormont-Dessous (13 km)
- Weather Château-d'Oex (13 km)
- Weather Ardon (14 km)
- Weather Rougemont (15 km)
- Weather Gryon (15 km)
Passes & summits Weather Gsteig
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Col du Pillon
Is the Col du Pillon open?
The Col du Pillon is usually accessible toute l'année. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Col du Pillon?
Expect about 7 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1546 m is about 5.6 °C; the coldest month is January (−0.6 °C).
Can it snow at the Col du Pillon in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Col du Pillon?
The warmest month in Col du Pillon is August, averaging 12.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Col du Pillon per year?
Col du Pillon receives about 1175 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (129 mm), the driest February (73 mm).
When is the best time to visit Col du Pillon?
For warmth and sunshine: August (12.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.