Areuse Gorge
Areuse Gorge (gorge) sits at 600 m (Neuchâtel), near Noiraigue, Boudry, Champ-du-Moulin. 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 Areuse Gorge: 1991–2020 normals
In Areuse Gorge (600 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.8 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.1 °C). About 1208 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (119 mm) with a minimum in February (84 mm). The sun shines for about 1770 hours a year, mostly in July (250 h). On average there are 52 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.1 °C and the absolute minimum −16.3 °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 | 0.1 °C | 11.6 °C | −16.2 °C | 95 | 52 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.6 °C | 13.0 °C | −16.3 °C | 84 | 92 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.4 °C | 17.4 °C | −10.5 °C | 85 | 155 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.1 °C | 21.8 °C | −5.2 °C | 86 | 184 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 12.2 °C | 25.8 °C | 0.3 °C | 110 | 202 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.9 °C | 29.6 °C | 4.0 °C | 104 | 225 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 31.1 °C | 6.0 °C | 112 | 250 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 17.4 °C | 30.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 109 | 232 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 13.4 °C | 25.6 °C | 2.2 °C | 97 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.7 °C | 22.3 °C | −2.4 °C | 104 | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.6 °C | 17.1 °C | −9.1 °C | 102 | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.3 °C | 12.3 °C | −14.1 °C | 119 | 40 | 13 | 0 |
| Year | 8.8 °C | 31.1 °C | −16.3 °C | 1208 | 1770 | 52 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Brévine (11 km, 1050 m), La Chaux-de-Fonds (15 km, 1017 m), Neuchâtel (16 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Areuse Gorge (600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Sights & landmarks
- Weather Creux du Van (3 km · 1450 m)
- Weather Neuchâtel Castle (14 km · 470 m)
- Weather Saut du Doubs (15 km · 750 m)
- Weather Papiliorama (37 km · 450 m)
- Weather Vallorbe Caves (39 km · 800 m)
- Weather Sauvabelin Tower (47 km · 670 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Val-de-Travers (2 km)
- Weather Brot-Plamboz (3 km)
- Weather La Grande Béroche (5 km)
- Weather Rochefort (6 km)
- Weather Les Ponts-de-Martel (7 km)
- Weather Provence (7 km)
- Weather Cortaillod (7 km)
- Weather Mutrux (8 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Val-de-Travers
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Areuse Gorge
When is the best time to visit Areuse Gorge?
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 (17.8 °C).
What will the weather be like at Areuse Gorge tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Areuse Gorge: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Areuse Gorge?
Areuse Gorge is at 600 m, Neuchâtel, near Noiraigue, Boudry, Champ-du-Moulin. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Areuse Gorge?
The warmest month in Areuse Gorge is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Areuse Gorge per year?
Areuse Gorge receives about 1208 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (119 mm), the driest February (84 mm).
When is the best time to visit Areuse Gorge?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 250 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.