The region: Gruyère region
Gruyère region (Fribourg): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (800 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 36 municipalities, 6 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 15 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Gruyère region: 1991–2020 normals
In Gruyère region (800 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.2 °C. The warmest month is July (17.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.0 °C). About 868 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (103 mm) with a minimum in February (48 mm). On average there are 116 frost days and 5 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.9 °C and the absolute minimum −9.3 °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 | 2.0 °C | 12.4 °C | −9.0 °C | 50 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.0 °C | 13.3 °C | −9.3 °C | 48 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.7 °C | 16.1 °C | −6.3 °C | 52 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.6 °C | 19.5 °C | −3.0 °C | 57 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 11.5 °C | 23.9 °C | 1.6 °C | 90 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 15.2 °C | 27.5 °C | 5.1 °C | 91 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul | 17.2 °C | 28.9 °C | 7.6 °C | 103 | 0 | 12 |
| Aug | 17.2 °C | 28.6 °C | 7.1 °C | 103 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 13.5 °C | 24.3 °C | 3.9 °C | 74 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 10.4 °C | 21.7 °C | −0.2 °C | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.6 °C | 17.3 °C | −4.9 °C | 63 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.9 °C | 13.5 °C | −8.0 °C | 68 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 9.2 °C | 28.9 °C | −9.3 °C | 868 | 116 | 36 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Le Moléson (9 km, 1974 m), Château-d'Oex (14 km, 1028 m), Fribourg / Grangeneuve (19 km, 651 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gruyère region (800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Broc 2 km · 957 m
- Botterens 2 km · 763 m
- Châtel-sur-Montsalvens 3 km · 1028 m
- Morlon 3 km · 750 m
- Crésuz 4 km · 1021 m
- Le Pâquier (FR) 5 km · 834 m
- Bas-Intyamon 6 km · 1282 m
- Echarlens 6 km · 729 m
- Riaz 7 km · 860 m
- Corbières 7 km · 926 m
- Bulle 7 km · 1010 m
- Vuadens 8 km · 873 m
- Marsens 8 km · 913 m
- Val-de-Charmey 8 km · 1380 m
- Gruyères 8 km · 727 m
- Grandvillard 9 km · 1246 m
- Jaun 9 km · 1083 m
- Pont-en-Ogoz 9 km · 734 m
- Hauteville 9 km · 956 m
- Vaulruz 9 km · 829 m
- Sorens 9 km · 922 m
- Sâles 11 km · 828 m
- Pont-la-Ville 11 km · 770 m
- Le Châtelard 11 km · 973 m
- Semsales 11 km · 1169 m
- La Roche 11 km · 1158 m
- Haut-Intyamon 12 km · 1294 m
- Grangettes 12 km · 902 m
- Gibloux 13 km · 810 m
- La Verrerie 14 km · 834 m
- Saanen 14 km · 1439 m
- Châtel-Saint-Denis 14 km · 1112 m
- Vuisternens-devant-Romont 14 km · 786 m
- Plasselb 14 km · 962 m
- Massonnens 14 km · 753 m
- Boltigen 15 km · 1157 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Moléson-sur-Gruyères 1100–2002 m
- Charmey 900–1630 m
- La Berra 1000–1700 m
- Jaun 1015–1700 m
- Château-d'Œx 960–1650 m
- Les Paccots 1060–1500 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Gruyère 677 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Le Moléson 2002 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Gruyère region
What is the weather like in Gruyère region today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (800 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Gruyère region?
At the centre of the region (800 m) the mean annual temperature is 9.2 °C with 868 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (17.2 °C) and the coldest January (2.0 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Gruyère region?
The warmest month in Gruyère region is July, averaging 17.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Gruyère region per year?
Gruyère region receives about 868 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (103 mm), the driest February (48 mm).
When is the best time to visit Gruyère region?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.2 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.