Chillon Castle
Chillon Castle (castle) sits at 375 m (Vaud), near Montreux, Villeneuve, lac Léman. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Chillon Castle: 1991–2020 normals
In Chillon Castle (375 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.9 °C. The warmest month is July (19.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.6 °C). About 916 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (109 mm) with a minimum in February (53 mm). The sun shines for about 1846 hours a year, mostly in July (224 h). On average there are 77 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.1 °C and the absolute minimum −8.4 °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 | 2.6 °C | 13.3 °C | −8.4 °C | 61 | 91 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.2 °C | 14.4 °C | −7.3 °C | 53 | 111 | 17 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.7 °C | 18.5 °C | −3.7 °C | 58 | 160 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.2 °C | 22.7 °C | −0.8 °C | 60 | 174 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 14.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 3.8 °C | 90 | 181 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.8 °C | 29.8 °C | 7.0 °C | 91 | 206 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 19.6 °C | 31.1 °C | 9.4 °C | 109 | 224 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 19.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 8.8 °C | 105 | 213 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 15.4 °C | 26.1 °C | 5.5 °C | 75 | 177 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 11.5 °C | 22.6 °C | 1.1 °C | 71 | 139 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.5 °C | 18.3 °C | −3.6 °C | 69 | 92 | 9 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.5 °C | 14.1 °C | −7.1 °C | 75 | 78 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 10.9 °C | 31.1 °C | −8.4 °C | 916 | 1846 | 77 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Aigle (10 km, 381 m), Le Moléson (16 km, 1974 m), Château-d'Oex (18 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Chillon Castle (375 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Chillon Castle
When is the best time to visit Chillon Castle?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (19.6 °C).
What will the weather be like at Chillon Castle tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Chillon Castle: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Chillon Castle?
Chillon Castle is at 375 m, Vaud, near Montreux, Villeneuve, lac Léman. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Chillon Castle?
The warmest month in Chillon Castle is July, averaging 19.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Chillon Castle per year?
Chillon Castle receives about 916 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (109 mm), the driest February (53 mm).
When is the best time to visit Chillon Castle?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.6 °C on average, 224 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.