The region: Vaud Jura
Vaud Jura (Vaud): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1100 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 60 municipalities, 1 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 2 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 Vaud Jura: 1991–2020 normals
In Vaud Jura (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.4 °C. The warmest month is July (16.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.6 °C). About 1328 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (136 mm) with a minimum in February (88 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.6 °C and the absolute minimum −9.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.6 °C | 8.7 °C | −9.4 °C | 110 |
| Feb | −0.2 °C | 10.0 °C | −9.1 °C | 88 |
| Mar | 3.1 °C | 14.0 °C | −6.3 °C | 93 |
| Apr | 6.4 °C | 18.2 °C | −3.7 °C | 90 |
| May | 10.4 °C | 22.5 °C | 0.7 °C | 115 |
| Jun | 14.2 °C | 26.1 °C | 4.3 °C | 111 |
| Jul | 16.3 °C | 27.6 °C | 6.8 °C | 112 |
| Aug | 16.0 °C | 27.2 °C | 6.3 °C | 110 |
| Sep | 12.0 °C | 22.4 °C | 2.9 °C | 111 |
| Oct | 8.1 °C | 18.2 °C | −1.1 °C | 128 |
| Nov | 3.1 °C | 13.2 °C | −5.2 °C | 124 |
| Dec | 0.2 °C | 9.5 °C | −8.4 °C | 136 |
| Year | 7.4 °C | 27.6 °C | −9.4 °C | 1328 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Nyon / Changins (17 km, 458 m), La Dôle (21 km, 1670 m), Pully (28 km, 456 m), adjusted to the elevation of Vaud Jura (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Bière 1 km · 872 m
- Berolle 3 km · 1178 m
- Gimel 3 km · 994 m
- Saubraz 4 km · 694 m
- Saint-George 5 km · 1100 m
- Saint-Livres 5 km · 672 m
- Le Chenit 6 km · 1339 m
- Mollens (VD) 6 km · 743 m
- Ballens 6 km · 706 m
- Saint-Oyens 6 km · 777 m
- Longirod 7 km · 1084 m
- Montricher 7 km · 1008 m
- Marchissy 8 km · 1002 m
- Bougy-Villars 8 km · 702 m
- Yens 9 km · 632 m
- Mont-sur-Rolle 9 km · 649 m
- Essertines-sur-Rolle 9 km · 787 m
- Burtigny 9 km · 755 m
- Le Vaud 9 km · 837 m
- Tartegnin 9 km · 524 m
- Aubonne 10 km · 475 m
- Perroy 10 km · 423 m
- Rolle 10 km · 414 m
- Bassins 10 km · 1217 m
- Mauraz 11 km · 653 m
- Lavigny 11 km · 521 m
- Féchy 11 km · 436 m
- Villars-sous-Yens 11 km · 466 m
- L'Isle 11 km · 745 m
- Gilly 11 km · 533 m
- Bursins 11 km · 449 m
- Allaman 11 km · 408 m
- Clarmont 11 km · 545 m
- Vinzel 11 km · 469 m
- Etoy 12 km · 435 m
- Hautemorges 12 km · 586 m
- Begnins 12 km · 635 m
- Bursinel 12 km · 421 m
- Denens 12 km · 509 m
- Buchillon 12 km · 417 m
- Lussy-sur-Morges 13 km · 458 m
- Vaux-sur-Morges 13 km · 513 m
- Luins 13 km · 423 m
- Chavannes-le-Veyron 13 km · 620 m
- Dully 13 km · 413 m
- Grancy 13 km · 621 m
- Vufflens-le-Château 13 km · 472 m
- Saint-Prex 13 km · 414 m
- Mont-la-Ville 13 km · 1157 m
- Lully (VD) 14 km · 428 m
- L'Abbaye 14 km · 1283 m
- Cuarnens 14 km · 640 m
- La Chaux (Cossonay) 14 km · 591 m
- Vich 14 km · 471 m
- Vullierens 14 km · 549 m
- Chigny 14 km · 424 m
- Genolier 14 km · 537 m
- Le Lieu 14 km · 1122 m
- Tolochenaz 15 km · 403 m
- Coinsins 15 km · 477 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Vallée de Joux 1010–1500 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Joux 1004 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Col du Marchairuz 1447 m
- Col du Mollendruz 1180 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Vaud Jura
What is the weather like in Vaud Jura today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1100 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 Vaud Jura?
At the centre of the region (1100 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.4 °C with 1328 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (16.3 °C) and the coldest January (−0.6 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Vaud Jura?
The warmest month in Vaud Jura is July, averaging 16.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Vaud Jura per year?
Vaud Jura receives about 1328 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (136 mm), the driest February (88 mm).
When is the best time to visit Vaud Jura?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.