The village of Leysin is at 1260 m and the ski area rises to 2205 m (Berneuse), a vertical drop of 945 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Leysin?

Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2205 m) than in the village (1260 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2205 m.

When does it snow in Leysin?

In the village (1260 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.

Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Leysin?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Berneuse (2205 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.

What is the warmest month in Leysin?

The warmest month in Leysin is July, averaging 14.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.5 °C.

How much does it rain in Leysin per year?

Leysin receives about 1225 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (145 mm), the driest February (72 mm).

When is the best time to visit Leysin?

For warmth and sunshine: July (14.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Leysin

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Leysin weather: the next 24 hours

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Leysin 15-day forecast

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Leysin

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Villars-sur-Ollon9 km Les Mosses9 km Gryon10 km Torgon13 km Les Diablerets13 km Morgins16 km Les Paccots17 km Château-d'Œx18 km

7-day forecast for Leysin

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Leysin: showers, 10 to 14 °C, precipitation 4.4 mm (48 %), wind up to 12 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 6 to 11 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	10 °C	14 °C	4.4 mm	12 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	6 °C	11 °C	27.6 mm	14 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	4 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	thunderstorms	8 °C	12 °C	5.9 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	6 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	5 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	partly cloudy	3 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1260 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Leysin: rain from 13:00 to 18:00 then from 20:00 to 22:00, 4.4 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Leysin

Wednesday 7 Oct in Leysin, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 10 °C around 07:00, high 14 °C around 16:00. Rain from 13:00 to 18:00 then from 20:00 to 22:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
01:00	sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
02:00	sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
03:00	sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
04:00	sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
05:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
06:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
07:00	mostly sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
08:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
09:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
10:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
11:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
12:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
13:00	light rain	13 °C	0.6 mm	2 km/h
14:00	light rain	12 °C	1.2 mm	5 km/h
15:00	light rain	13 °C	0.6 mm	5 km/h
16:00	showers	14 °C	0.1 mm	2 km/h
17:00	light rain	13 °C	0.2 mm	9 km/h
18:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
20:00	light rain	12 °C	1.5 mm	5 km/h
21:00	showers	11 °C	0.2 mm	9 km/h
22:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
23:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Leysin (1260 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

2800 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Leysin at the moment, neither at the summit (2205 m) nor in the village (1260 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Leysin

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Leysin: showers, 10 to 14 °C, wind up to 12 km/h. Precipitation expected: 4.4 mm, 48 % probability.

Leysin weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Leysin: showers, 6 to 11 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. Precipitation expected: 27.6 mm, 100 % probability.

What is the temperature in Leysin?

Today in Leysin (1260 m): 10 to 14 °C. Tomorrow: 6 to 11 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 9 to 14 °C, averaging 12 °C.

Leysin weekend weather

This weekend in Leysin: Saturday thunderstorms, 8 to 12 °C; Sunday overcast, 6 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Leysin this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Leysin over the next 7 days, 37.9 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (27.6 mm).

What is the UV index in Leysin?

Today in Leysin (1260 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Leysin

The best day of the next 7 in Leysin: Tuesday 13 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 14 °C.

Climate of Leysin: 1991–2020 normals

In Leysin (1260 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.5 °C). About 1225 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (145 mm) with a minimum in February (72 mm). On average there are 127 frost days and 3 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.9 °C and the absolute minimum −13.6 °C.

5.9 °CMean annual temperature

1225 mmPrecipitation per year

127Frost days per year

31Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)	Frost days	Summer days
Jan	−2.5 °C	8.6 °C	−13.6 °C	85	27	0
Feb	−1.6 °C	9.9 °C	−12.0 °C	72	25	0
Mar	1.9 °C	14.1 °C	−8.5 °C	78	20	0
Apr	5.4 °C	17.6 °C	−5.7 °C	81	9	0
May	9.3 °C	21.7 °C	−1.2 °C	118	1	1
Jun	12.9 °C	24.9 °C	2.1 °C	120	0	8
Jul	14.7 °C	25.9 °C	4.4 °C	145	0	11
Aug	14.3 °C	25.6 °C	3.9 °C	138	0	10
Sep	10.5 °C	21.2 °C	0.5 °C	99	0	1
Oct	6.5 °C	17.5 °C	−4.0 °C	95	4	0
Nov	1.5 °C	13.5 °C	−8.7 °C	93	16	0
Dec	−1.6 °C	9.4 °C	−12.1 °C	101	25	0
Year	5.9 °C	25.9 °C	−13.6 °C	1225	127	31

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Aigle (7 km, 381 m), Les Diablerets (15 km, 2964 m), Château-d'Oex (17 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Leysin (1260 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.