Vue-des-Alpes
The Vue-des-Alpes is a mountain pass at 1283 m (Neuchâtel). 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 Vue-des-Alpes: 1991–2020 normals
In Vue-des-Alpes (1283 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C. The warmest month is July (14.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.3 °C). About 1374 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (134 mm) with a minimum in February (92 mm). The sun shines for about 1755 hours a year, mostly in July (215 h). On average there are 123 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.0 °C and the absolute minimum −14.7 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.3 °C | 8.2 °C | −14.7 °C | 106 | 95 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 9.6 °C | −14.6 °C | 92 | 106 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 13.7 °C | −10.4 °C | 96 | 144 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.0 °C | 18.0 °C | −6.2 °C | 95 | 160 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 9.0 °C | 21.9 °C | −1.6 °C | 127 | 171 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 2.1 °C | 119 | 192 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 14.6 °C | 27.0 °C | 4.5 °C | 128 | 215 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 3.6 °C | 133 | 205 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 10.4 °C | 21.8 °C | 0.6 °C | 111 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.6 °C | 18.4 °C | −3.7 °C | 118 | 134 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.6 °C | 13.5 °C | −9.3 °C | 115 | 93 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.4 °C | 8.8 °C | −13.3 °C | 134 | 80 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 5.8 °C | 27.0 °C | −14.7 °C | 1374 | 1755 | 123 | 15 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Chaux-de-Fonds (6 km, 1017 m), Chaumont (9 km, 1136 m), Neuchâtel (11 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Vue-des-Alpes (1283 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Chasseral (15 km · 1607 m)
- Weather Chasseron (36 km · 1607 m)
- Weather Le Moléson (60 km · 2002 m)
- Weather Col du Mollendruz (61 km · 1180 m)
- Weather Jaun Pass (65 km · 1509 m)
- Weather Stockhorn (67 km · 2190 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Renan (BE) (4 km)
- Weather La Chaux-de-Fonds (5 km)
- Weather La Sagne (7 km)
- Weather La Ferrière (7 km)
- Weather Le Locle (8 km)
- Weather Les Planchettes (8 km)
- Weather Les Bois (9 km)
- Weather Val-de-Ruz (9 km)
Passes & summits Weather Renan (BE)
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Vue-des-Alpes
Is the Vue-des-Alpes open?
The Vue-des-Alpes 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 Vue-des-Alpes?
Expect about 5 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1283 m is about 5.8 °C; the coldest month is January (−2.3 °C).
Can it snow at the Vue-des-Alpes 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 Vue-des-Alpes?
The warmest month in Vue-des-Alpes is July, averaging 14.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Vue-des-Alpes per year?
Vue-des-Alpes receives about 1374 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (134 mm), the driest February (92 mm).
When is the best time to visit Vue-des-Alpes?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.6 °C on average, 215 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.