The region: Neuchâtel Mountains
Neuchâtel Mountains (Neuchâtel): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1000 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 11 municipalities, 0 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 12 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Neuchâtel Mountains: 1991–2020 normals
In Neuchâtel Mountains (1000 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C. The warmest month is July (15.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.9 °C). About 1375 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (131 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 127 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.6 °C and the absolute minimum −15.3 °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 | −0.9 °C | 10.4 °C | −15.3 °C | 106 | 95 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.6 °C | 11.6 °C | −15.3 °C | 92 | 106 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.7 °C | 15.4 °C | −10.5 °C | 98 | 144 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.3 °C | 19.7 °C | −5.6 °C | 95 | 160 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 10.3 °C | 23.5 °C | −0.8 °C | 130 | 171 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.9 °C | 27.2 °C | 2.9 °C | 118 | 192 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 15.8 °C | 28.6 °C | 5.0 °C | 130 | 215 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 15.5 °C | 28.0 °C | 4.1 °C | 130 | 205 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 11.7 °C | 23.6 °C | 1.4 °C | 113 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.1 °C | 20.9 °C | −3.1 °C | 116 | 134 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.2 °C | 16.1 °C | −9.3 °C | 116 | 93 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.1 °C | 10.9 °C | −13.7 °C | 131 | 80 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 7.2 °C | 28.6 °C | −15.3 °C | 1375 | 1755 | 127 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Chaux-de-Fonds (2 km, 1017 m), Chaumont (15 km, 1136 m), Neuchâtel (16 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Neuchâtel Mountains (1000 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Les Planchettes 3 km · 1047 m
- La Chaux-de-Fonds 3 km · 1056 m
- Le Locle 3 km · 971 m
- La Sagne 6 km · 1128 m
- Renan (BE) 8 km · 934 m
- La Ferrière 9 km · 1119 m
- Les Bois 10 km · 1029 m
- Val-de-Ruz 10 km · 1303 m
- La Chaux-du-Milieu 10 km · 1134 m
- Le Cerneux-Péquignot 10 km · 1114 m
- Rochefort 12 km · 1237 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Vue-des-Alpes 1283 m
📍 Places to visit
Regions Weather Les Planchettes
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Neuchâtel Mountains
What is the weather like in Neuchâtel Mountains today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1000 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Neuchâtel Mountains?
At the centre of the region (1000 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C with 1375 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (15.8 °C) and the coldest January (−0.9 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Neuchâtel Mountains?
The warmest month in Neuchâtel Mountains is July, averaging 15.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Neuchâtel Mountains per year?
Neuchâtel Mountains receives about 1375 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (131 mm), the driest February (92 mm).
When is the best time to visit Neuchâtel Mountains?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.8 °C on average, 215 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.