How high is Vallée de Joux?

The village of Vallée de Joux is at 1010 m and the ski area rises to 1500 m (Mont Tendre (ski de fond)), a vertical drop of 490 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Vallée de Joux?

Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (1500 m) than in the village (1010 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1500 m.

When does it snow in Vallée de Joux?

In the village (1010 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (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 Vallée de Joux?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Mont Tendre (ski de fond) (1500 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 Vallée de Joux?

The warmest month in Vallée de Joux is July, averaging 16.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.2 °C.

How much does it rain in Vallée de Joux per year?

Vallée de Joux receives about 1251 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (131 mm), the driest April (84 mm).

When is the best time to visit Vallée de Joux?

For warmth and sunshine: July (16.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Vallée de Joux

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Vallée de Joux weather: the next 24 hours

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Vallée de Joux 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 Vallée de Joux

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Saint-Cergue / La Dôle19 km Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses35 km La Robella40 km Les Paccots60 km Torgon61 km Moléson-sur-Gruyères63 km Morgins66 km Les Crosets68 km

7-day forecast for Vallée de Joux

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Vallée de Joux: showers, 8 to 14 °C, precipitation 7.3 mm (75 %), wind up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 6 to 12 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	8 °C	14 °C	7.3 mm	13 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	6 °C	12 °C	19.8 mm	21 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	1 °C	11 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	8 °C	10 °C	1.2 mm	15 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	4 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	3 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	partly cloudy	4 °C	16 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1010 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Vallée de Joux: rain from 11:00 to 19:00 then from 23:00 to 00:00, 7.3 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Vallée de Joux

Wednesday 7 Oct in Vallée de Joux, hour by hour: fog in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 8 °C around 00:00, high 14 °C around 13:00. Rain from 11:00 to 19:00 then from 23:00 to 00:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
01:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
02:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
03:00	fog	9 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
04:00	fog	10 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
05:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	1 km/h
06:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
07:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
08:00	fog	8 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
09:00	fog	10 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
10:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
11:00	light rain	12 °C	0.1 mm	3 km/h
12:00	light rain	14 °C	0.4 mm	6 km/h
13:00	showers	14 °C	1.2 mm	7 km/h
14:00	light rain	14 °C	0.3 mm	12 km/h
15:00	light rain	14 °C	0.3 mm	7 km/h
16:00	light rain	14 °C	0.1 mm	7 km/h
17:00	rain	13 °C	2.9 mm	8 km/h
18:00	light rain	12 °C	1.4 mm	10 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
20:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
21:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
22:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
23:00	light rain	12 °C	0.6 mm	13 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Vallée de Joux (1010 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 Vallée de Joux at the moment, neither at the summit (1500 m) nor in the village (1010 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 Vallée de Joux

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Vallée de Joux: showers, 8 to 14 °C, wind up to 13 km/h. Precipitation expected: 7.3 mm, 75 % probability.

Vallée de Joux weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Vallée de Joux: showers, 6 to 12 °C, wind up to 21 km/h. Precipitation expected: 19.8 mm, 99 % probability.

What is the temperature in Vallée de Joux?

Today in Vallée de Joux (1010 m): 8 to 14 °C. Tomorrow: 6 to 12 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 10 to 16 °C, averaging 12 °C.

Vallée de Joux weekend weather

This weekend in Vallée de Joux: Saturday light rain, 8 to 10 °C; Sunday fog, 4 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Vallée de Joux this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Vallée de Joux over the next 7 days, 28.3 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (19.8 mm).

What is the UV index in Vallée de Joux?

Today in Vallée de Joux (1010 m), the UV index peaks at 1 (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 Vallée de Joux

The best day of the next 7 in Vallée de Joux: Tuesday 13 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 16 °C.

Climate of Vallée de Joux: 1991–2020 normals

In Vallée de Joux (1010 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.6 °C. The warmest month is July (16.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.2 °C). About 1251 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (131 mm) with a minimum in April (84 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.3 °C and the absolute minimum −9.7 °C.

7.6 °CMean annual temperature

1251 mmPrecipitation per year

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

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)
Jan	−0.2 °C	9.4 °C	−9.7 °C	106
Feb	0.1 °C	10.8 °C	−9.5 °C	85
Mar	3.2 °C	14.7 °C	−6.8 °C	87
Apr	6.6 °C	18.8 °C	−4.1 °C	84
May	10.6 °C	23.2 °C	0.3 °C	106
Jun	14.4 °C	26.7 °C	3.9 °C	106
Jul	16.4 °C	28.3 °C	6.2 °C	105
Aug	16.1 °C	27.7 °C	5.7 °C	103
Sep	12.1 °C	22.9 °C	2.2 °C	104
Oct	8.3 °C	19.0 °C	−1.6 °C	120
Nov	3.4 °C	13.8 °C	−5.8 °C	114
Dec	0.6 °C	10.3 °C	−8.9 °C	131
Year	7.6 °C	28.3 °C	−9.7 °C	1251

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Dôle (22 km, 1670 m), Nyon / Changins (24 km, 458 m), Mathod (31 km, 435 m), adjusted to the elevation of Vallée de Joux (1010 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.