About Gruyères
Gruyères is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Fribourg (FR), at 46.568° latitude and 7.004° longitude. The municipality is part of the Prealps, temperate mountain climate, frequent winter snow at higher elevations. Also known as Gruyères, Gruyères benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Gruyères
The climate in Gruyères 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 Gruyères and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Gruyères: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Gruyères: 1991–2020 normals
In Gruyères (727 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.9 °C. The warmest month is August (17.6 °C on average) and the coldest February (3.2 °C). About 693 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (87 mm) with a minimum in January (35 mm). On average there are 94 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.2 °C and the absolute minimum −7.6 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 °C | 13.4 °C | −6.9 °C | 35 | 22 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.2 °C | 13.7 °C | −7.6 °C | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.2 °C | 15.5 °C | −5.3 °C | 39 | 14 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.8 °C | 18.6 °C | −2.3 °C | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 11.6 °C | 23.2 °C | 2.3 °C | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.3 °C | 26.7 °C | 5.9 °C | 75 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 17.4 °C | 28.2 °C | 8.4 °C | 87 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 17.6 °C | 27.9 °C | 8.0 °C | 86 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 14.1 °C | 23.9 °C | 4.9 °C | 62 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 11.5 °C | 22.1 °C | 1.0 °C | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 7.0 °C | 18.1 °C | −3.3 °C | 48 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 4.7 °C | 14.8 °C | −5.9 °C | 52 | 20 | 0 |
| Year | 9.9 °C | 28.2 °C | −7.6 °C | 693 | 94 | 46 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Le Moléson (3 km, 1974 m), Château-d'Oex (14 km, 1028 m), Fribourg / Grangeneuve (24 km, 651 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gruyères (727 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Gruyères:
- Weather Bas-Intyamon
- Weather Bulle
- Weather Semsales
- Weather Vuadens
- Weather Le Pâquier (FR)
- Weather Vaulruz
- Weather Châtel-Saint-Denis
- Weather Haut-Intyamon
- Weather Riaz
- Weather Echarlens
- Weather Sâles
- Weather La Verrerie
→ Nearby cities · Canton Fribourg
⛷️ Ski resorts in this municipality: Moléson-sur-Gruyères
Frequently asked questions about weather in Gruyères
What is the weather in Gruyères today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Gruyères, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Gruyères?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Gruyères.
Will it rain tomorrow in Gruyères?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Gruyères.
What is the air quality in Gruyères?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Gruyères.
Are there weather alerts for Gruyères?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Gruyères located?
Gruyères sits at around 727 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 Gruyères?
The warmest month in Gruyères is August, averaging 17.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 3.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Gruyères per year?
Gruyères receives about 693 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (87 mm), the driest January (35 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gruyères?
For warmth and sunshine: August (17.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (3.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.