About Provence
Provence is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud (VD), at 46.895° latitude and 6.703° longitude. The municipality is part of the Swiss mountain region, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers at altitude. Also known as Provence, Provence benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Provence
The climate in Provence is characteristic of the Swiss mountain region, alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers at altitude. 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 Provence and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Provence: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Provence: 1991–2020 normals
In Provence (1153 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.3 °C). About 1318 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (129 mm) with a minimum in February (91 mm). The sun shines for about 1705 hours a year, mostly in July (218 h). On average there are 145 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.3 °C and the absolute minimum −17.0 °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 | −2.3 °C | 8.8 °C | −17.0 °C | 106 | 85 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.0 °C | 10.1 °C | −17.0 °C | 91 | 100 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 13.9 °C | −12.1 °C | 92 | 144 | 21 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.9 °C | 18.1 °C | −7.7 °C | 93 | 157 | 15 | 0 |
| May | 9.1 °C | 22.1 °C | −2.5 °C | 119 | 175 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.7 °C | 25.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 117 | 196 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.6 °C | 27.3 °C | 3.3 °C | 119 | 218 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 26.6 °C | 2.7 °C | 118 | 201 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.3 °C | 21.7 °C | −0.5 °C | 105 | 152 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.7 °C | 18.7 °C | −4.8 °C | 118 | 118 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.9 °C | 13.9 °C | −10.7 °C | 111 | 82 | 17 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.2 °C | 9.7 °C | −15.1 °C | 129 | 77 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 27.3 °C | −17.0 °C | 1318 | 1705 | 145 | 10 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bullet / La Frétaz (11 km, 1205 m), La Brévine (12 km, 1050 m), Mathod (20 km, 435 m), adjusted to the elevation of Provence (1153 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Provence:
- Weather Mutrux
- Weather Concise
- Weather Bonvillars
- Weather Corcelles-près-Concise
- Weather Onnens (VD)
- Weather Val-de-Travers
- Weather Mauborget
- Weather Champagne
- Weather Tévenon
- Weather Les Ponts-de-Martel
- Weather La Grande Béroche
- Weather Fiez
Frequently asked questions about weather in Provence
What is the weather in Provence today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Provence, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Provence?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Provence.
Will it rain tomorrow in Provence?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Provence.
What is the air quality in Provence?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Provence.
Are there weather alerts for Provence?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Provence located?
Provence sits at around 1153 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 Provence?
The warmest month in Provence is July, averaging 14.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Provence per year?
Provence receives about 1318 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (129 mm), the driest February (91 mm).
When is the best time to visit Provence?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.6 °C on average, 218 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.