The region: La Côte
La Côte (Vaud): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (450 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 47 municipalities, 0 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 12 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of La Côte: 1991–2020 normals
In La Côte (450 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.8 °C. The warmest month is July (20.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.5 °C). About 1041 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (107 mm) with a minimum in February (69 mm). The sun shines for about 1958 hours a year, mostly in July (267 h). On average there are 62 frost days and 11 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.8 °C and the absolute minimum −6.3 °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 | 2.5 °C | 11.9 °C | −6.3 °C | 88 | 71 | 18 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.1 °C | 13.7 °C | −5.8 °C | 69 | 107 | 15 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.6 °C | 18.0 °C | −3.1 °C | 71 | 171 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.1 °C | 22.1 °C | −0.5 °C | 70 | 193 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 14.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 3.8 °C | 89 | 214 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.9 °C | 30.2 °C | 7.6 °C | 86 | 243 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 20.0 °C | 31.8 °C | 10.0 °C | 87 | 267 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 19.6 °C | 31.3 °C | 9.4 °C | 86 | 244 | 0 | 17 |
| Sep | 15.5 °C | 26.4 °C | 6.0 °C | 88 | 192 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 11.3 °C | 21.6 °C | 1.9 °C | 102 | 127 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 6.3 °C | 16.4 °C | −2.2 °C | 99 | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 3.2 °C | 12.6 °C | −5.5 °C | 107 | 55 | 15 | 0 |
| Year | 10.8 °C | 31.8 °C | −6.3 °C | 1041 | 1958 | 62 | 54 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Nyon / Changins (8 km, 458 m), La Dôle (16 km, 1670 m), Genève / Cointrin (26 km, 411 m), adjusted to the elevation of La Côte (450 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Bursins 1 km · 449 m
- Bursinel 1 km · 421 m
- Gilly 1 km · 533 m
- Vinzel 2 km · 469 m
- Dully 2 km · 413 m
- Tartegnin 2 km · 524 m
- Luins 2 km · 423 m
- Rolle 2 km · 414 m
- Essertines-sur-Rolle 3 km · 787 m
- Burtigny 3 km · 755 m
- Begnins 4 km · 635 m
- Mont-sur-Rolle 4 km · 649 m
- Gland 4 km · 404 m
- Vich 4 km · 471 m
- Saint-Oyens 5 km · 777 m
- Perroy 5 km · 423 m
- Bougy-Villars 6 km · 702 m
- Coinsins 6 km · 477 m
- Le Vaud 6 km · 837 m
- Féchy 6 km · 436 m
- Genolier 6 km · 537 m
- Prangins 6 km · 410 m
- Duillier 7 km · 452 m
- Marchissy 7 km · 1002 m
- Allaman 7 km · 408 m
- Longirod 8 km · 1084 m
- Aubonne 8 km · 475 m
- Saubraz 8 km · 694 m
- Gimel 8 km · 994 m
- Givrins 8 km · 603 m
- Saint-George 8 km · 1100 m
- Buchillon 9 km · 417 m
- Bassins 9 km · 1217 m
- Trélex 9 km · 554 m
- Lavigny 9 km · 521 m
- Nyon 9 km · 415 m
- Saint-Livres 10 km · 672 m
- Signy-Avenex 10 km · 475 m
- Etoy 10 km · 435 m
- Grens 10 km · 497 m
- Eysins 11 km · 441 m
- Bière 11 km · 872 m
- Gingins 11 km · 899 m
- Yens 12 km · 632 m
- Villars-sous-Yens 12 km · 466 m
- Arnex-sur-Nyon 12 km · 458 m
- Saint-Prex 12 km · 414 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Col du Marchairuz 1447 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: La Côte
What is the weather like in La Côte today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (450 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 La Côte?
At the centre of the region (450 m) the mean annual temperature is 10.8 °C with 1041 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (20.0 °C) and the coldest January (2.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in La Côte?
The warmest month in La Côte is July, averaging 20.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.5 °C.
How much does it rain in La Côte per year?
La Côte receives about 1041 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (107 mm), the driest February (69 mm).
When is the best time to visit La Côte?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.0 °C on average, 267 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.