About Avenches
Avenches is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud (VD), at 46.876° latitude and 7.011° longitude. The municipality is part of the Lake Geneva region, temperate climate with lake influence, mild winters and warm summers. Also known as Avenches, Avenches benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Avenches
The climate in Avenches is characteristic of the Lake Geneva region, temperate climate with lake influence, mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Avenches and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Avenches: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Avenches: 1991–2020 normals
In Avenches (435 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.4 °C. The warmest month is July (19.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.5 °C). About 884 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (93 mm) with a minimum in February (47 mm). The sun shines for about 1815 hours a year, mostly in July (253 h). On average there are 81 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.6 °C and the absolute minimum −8.2 °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 | 1.5 °C | 11.9 °C | −8.2 °C | 53 | 58 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.4 °C | 13.8 °C | −7.7 °C | 47 | 94 | 18 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.3 °C | 18.9 °C | −4.0 °C | 56 | 157 | 11 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.9 °C | 23.1 °C | −1.0 °C | 66 | 187 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 14.1 °C | 27.3 °C | 3.0 °C | 90 | 206 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.8 °C | 30.7 °C | 7.0 °C | 89 | 232 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 19.8 °C | 32.6 °C | 9.3 °C | 93 | 253 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 19.3 °C | 31.9 °C | 8.6 °C | 93 | 235 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 15.0 °C | 26.8 °C | 4.9 °C | 75 | 179 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 10.6 °C | 21.6 °C | 0.6 °C | 85 | 111 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.5 °C | 15.9 °C | −3.6 °C | 68 | 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.3 °C | 12.4 °C | −7.0 °C | 69 | 44 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 10.4 °C | 32.6 °C | −8.2 °C | 884 | 1815 | 81 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Payerne (9 km, 490 m), Fribourg / Grangeneuve (14 km, 651 m), Neuchâtel (15 km, 485 m), adjusted to the elevation of Avenches (435 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Avenches:
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- Weather Vallon
- Weather Corcelles-près-Payerne
- Weather Misery-Courtion
- Weather Delley-Portalban
- Weather Courtepin
- Weather Faoug
- Weather Grolley-Ponthaux
- Weather Gletterens
Frequently asked questions about weather in Avenches
What is the weather in Avenches today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Avenches, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Avenches?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Avenches.
Will it rain tomorrow in Avenches?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Avenches.
What is the air quality in Avenches?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Avenches.
Are there weather alerts for Avenches?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Avenches located?
Avenches sits at around 435 m above sea level in the canton of Vaud. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Avenches?
The warmest month in Avenches is July, averaging 19.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Avenches per year?
Avenches receives about 884 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (93 mm), the driest February (47 mm).
When is the best time to visit Avenches?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.8 °C on average, 253 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.