Cernier, Switzerland experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 15 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records.
Cernier, Switzerland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Cernier, Switzerland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.5/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 13°C / 6°C
Feels Like 12°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 117 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
23°C
August
Avg Low14°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
12days
September
Avg High18°C
Avg Low11°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
February (Gusts 37)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:38
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:30
Live conditions—
Cernier on the map · live conditions
Cernier, Switzerland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Cernier
- Population
- 2.1K
- Coordinates
- 47.06°, 6.90°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 16 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -2°C . Feb: 6°C / -1°C . Mar: 9°C / 1°C . Apr: 13°C / 4°C . May: 16°C / 7°C . Jun: 21°C / 12°C . Jul: 22°C / 14°C . Aug: 23°C / 14°C . Sep: 18°C / 11°C . Oct: 14°C / 7°C . Nov: 8°C / 2°C . Dec: 5°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 126 mm. Feb: 84 mm. Mar: 94 mm. Apr: 99 mm. May: 155 mm. Jun: 140 mm. Jul: 137 mm. Aug: 120 mm. Sep: 106 mm. Oct: 108 mm. Nov: 115 mm. Dec: 120 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 74%. May: 78%. Jun: 76%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 88%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 13 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 8 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 23°C | Aug · 23°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 187 mm | May · 155 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 14 km/h | Feb · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Wet June best
Wet July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -2°C | 0°C / -6°C | 15days (126 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / -1°C | 3°C / -5°C | 13days (84 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 14days (94 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 77% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 14days (99 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 5°C | 18days (155 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 12°C | 22°C / 12°C | 18days (140 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 16days (137 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 14days (120 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 11°C | 18°C / 10°C | 12days (106 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 80% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 7°C | 13°C / 5°C | 14days (108 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 84% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 2°C | 5°C / -1°C | 15days (115 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 5°C / -1°C | 2°C / -4°C | 15days (120 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Cernier are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Cernier, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Cernier is August, with average daytime highs of 23°C (73°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Cernier is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Cernier is May, averaging 155mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Cernier runs through May, June, July, January, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Cernier.
Cernier receives approximately 103 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Cernier.
The least favorable months to visit Cernier are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Cernier is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Cernier is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Cernier receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 15 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Cernier are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
Cernier averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 66%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Cernier is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Cernier has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Cernier ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Cernier, with a climate score of 7.4/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Cernier, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 21°C (70°F) and 18 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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