About Bottens
Bottens is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud (VD), at 46.615° latitude and 6.665° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Bottens, Bottens benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Bottens
The climate in Bottens is characteristic of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. 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 Bottens and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Bottens: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Bottens: 1991–2020 normals
In Bottens (737 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.2 °C. The warmest month is July (18.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.9 °C). About 1086 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (107 mm) with a minimum in February (62 mm). The sun shines for about 1971 hours a year, mostly in July (260 h). On average there are 35 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.2 °C and the absolute minimum −8.1 °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 | 0.9 °C | 9.8 °C | −8.1 °C | 74 | 77 | 11 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.4 °C | 11.6 °C | −7.7 °C | 62 | 110 | 9 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.9 °C | 16.5 °C | −4.9 °C | 67 | 170 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.6 °C | 20.9 °C | −1.9 °C | 78 | 195 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 12.7 °C | 25.3 °C | 2.6 °C | 106 | 214 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 16.4 °C | 28.7 °C | 6.1 °C | 105 | 242 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 18.4 °C | 30.2 °C | 8.5 °C | 99 | 260 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 18.0 °C | 29.3 °C | 7.9 °C | 107 | 242 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 13.8 °C | 24.1 °C | 4.3 °C | 94 | 189 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.6 °C | 19.6 °C | 0.6 °C | 106 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.7 °C | 14.5 °C | −3.7 °C | 92 | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.6 °C | 10.4 °C | −7.0 °C | 96 | 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Year | 9.2 °C | 30.2 °C | −8.1 °C | 1086 | 1971 | 35 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Pully (11 km, 456 m), Mathod (15 km, 435 m), Bullet / La Frétaz (26 km, 1205 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bottens (737 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Bottens:
- Weather Poliez-Pittet
- Weather Bretigny-sur-Morrens
- Weather Assens
- Weather Froideville
- Weather Echallens
- Weather Morrens (VD)
- Weather Montilliez
- Weather Cugy (VD)
- Weather Etagnières
- Weather Lausanne
- Weather Villars-le-Terroir
- Weather Jorat-Menthue
Frequently asked questions about weather in Bottens
What is the weather in Bottens today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Bottens, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Bottens?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Bottens.
Will it rain tomorrow in Bottens?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Bottens.
What is the air quality in Bottens?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Bottens.
Are there weather alerts for Bottens?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Bottens located?
Bottens sits at around 737 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 Bottens?
The warmest month in Bottens is July, averaging 18.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Bottens per year?
Bottens receives about 1086 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (107 mm), the driest February (62 mm).
When is the best time to visit Bottens?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.4 °C on average, 260 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.