About Giffers
Giffers is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Fribourg (FR), at 46.754° latitude and 7.229° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Giffers, Giffers benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Giffers
The climate in Giffers 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 Giffers and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Giffers: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Giffers: 1991–2020 normals
In Giffers (844 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C. The warmest month is July (17.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.5 °C). About 1128 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (137 mm) with a minimum in February (50 mm). The sun shines for about 1858 hours a year, mostly in July (237 h). On average there are 106 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.4 °C and the absolute minimum −10.2 °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 | 0.5 °C | 11.6 °C | −10.2 °C | 52 | 98 | 23 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.9 °C | 12.0 °C | −9.8 °C | 50 | 113 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.2 °C | 15.9 °C | −6.3 °C | 63 | 152 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.5 °C | 19.6 °C | −3.0 °C | 83 | 168 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 11.5 °C | 23.8 °C | 1.4 °C | 135 | 183 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 15.3 °C | 27.3 °C | 5.0 °C | 129 | 213 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 17.3 °C | 28.4 °C | 7.9 °C | 135 | 237 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 17.0 °C | 28.0 °C | 7.2 °C | 137 | 221 | 0 | 5 |
| Sep | 12.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 3.8 °C | 103 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 9.1 °C | 19.6 °C | −0.6 °C | 98 | 128 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.3 °C | 15.3 °C | −5.4 °C | 72 | 91 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.4 °C | 12.0 °C | −8.7 °C | 72 | 85 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 8.5 °C | 28.4 °C | −10.2 °C | 1128 | 1858 | 106 | 15 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Plaffeien (3 km, 1042 m), Fribourg / Grangeneuve (9 km, 651 m), Payerne (23 km, 490 m), adjusted to the elevation of Giffers (844 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about weather in Giffers
What is the weather in Giffers today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Giffers, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Giffers?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Giffers.
Will it rain tomorrow in Giffers?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Giffers.
What is the air quality in Giffers?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Giffers.
Are there weather alerts for Giffers?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Giffers located?
Giffers sits at around 844 m above sea level in the canton of Fribourg. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Giffers?
The warmest month in Giffers is July, averaging 17.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Giffers per year?
Giffers receives about 1128 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (137 mm), the driest February (50 mm).
When is the best time to visit Giffers?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.3 °C on average, 237 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.