Leysin, Switzerland experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 0°C (32°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.
Leysin, Switzerland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Leysin, Switzerland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.4/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 10°C / 0°C
Feels Like 9°C / -2°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 158 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 7 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
20°C
August
Avg Low9°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
-9°C
January
Avg High0°C
Rain14days
Driest Month
12days
February
Avg High3°C
Avg Low-7°C
Windiest Month
8 km/h
December (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:40
Daylight 15.8h
Sunset 21:27
Live conditions—
Leysin on the map · live conditions
Leysin, Switzerland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Leysin
- Population
- 3.1K
- Coordinates
- 46.34°, 7.01°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 17 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 17 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -8°C
Rain 13 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: 0°C / -9°C . Feb: 3°C / -7°C . Mar: 5°C / -5°C . Apr: 9°C / -1°C . May: 13°C / 3°C . Jun: 19°C / 8°C . Jul: 20°C / 10°C . Aug: 20°C / 9°C . Sep: 16°C / 6°C . Oct: 13°C / 2°C . Nov: 6°C / -4°C . Dec: 1°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 159 mm. Feb: 108 mm. Mar: 126 mm. Apr: 127 mm. May: 206 mm. Jun: 205 mm. Jul: 210 mm. Aug: 163 mm. Sep: 147 mm. Oct: 124 mm. Nov: 142 mm. Dec: 176 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 75%. May: 80%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 7 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 7 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 7 km/h . Jul: 7 km/h . Aug: 7 km/h . Sep: 6 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 16 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 10 days. May: 7 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 2 days. Oct: 4 days. Nov: 12 days. Dec: 15 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 18 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 21°C | Aug · 20°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -8°C | Jan · -9°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 247 mm | Jul · 210 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 9 km/h | Dec · 8 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Wet June best
Wet July best
Wet August best
Good September best
Fair October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -9°C | -4°C / -14°C | 14days (159 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -7°C | 0°C / -11°C | 12days (108 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 78% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / -5°C | 3°C / -8°C | 14days (126 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 76% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / -1°C | 7°C / -4°C | 15days (127 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.4 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 13°C / 3°C | 12°C / 0°C | 21days (206 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 19°C / 8°C | 19°C / 7°C | 19days (205 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 20°C / 10°C | 21°C / 9°C | 18days (210 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 9°C | 21°C / 8°C | 15days (163 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 6°C | 16°C / 5°C | 15days (147 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 82% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 2°C | 11°C / 0°C | 13days (124 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 82% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 6°C / -4°C | 3°C / -8°C | 14days (142 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 1°C / -8°C | -2°C / -12°C | 14days (176 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Leysin are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Leysin, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Leysin is August, with average daytime highs of 20°C (68°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Leysin is January, with average overnight lows of -9°C (15°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Leysin is July, averaging 210mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Leysin runs through May, June, July, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Leysin.
Leysin receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Leysin.
The least favorable months to visit Leysin 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 Leysin is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Leysin is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Leysin receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 48 cm (19 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Leysin are 7 km/h (4 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 8 km/h (5 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Leysin averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Leysin is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Leysin has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Leysin ranges from -2°C (28°F) to 9°C (48°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 Leysin, with a climate score of 5.9/10. Consider visiting during June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Leysin, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 19°C (65°F) and 19 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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