The region: Northern Vaud
Northern Vaud (Vaud): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (500 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 60 municipalities, 2 ski resorts, 0 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 Northern Vaud: 1991–2020 normals
In Northern Vaud (500 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.8 °C. The warmest month is July (18.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.8 °C). About 932 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (92 mm) with a minimum in February (58 mm). The sun shines for about 1865 hours a year, mostly in July (249 h). On average there are 90 frost days and 14 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 31.6 °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) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.8 °C | 11.9 °C | −9.4 °C | 70 | 68 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.2 °C | 13.6 °C | −9.1 °C | 58 | 93 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar | 5.4 °C | 18.0 °C | −5.9 °C | 58 | 158 | 15 | 0 |
| Apr | 9.0 °C | 22.1 °C | −2.6 °C | 65 | 182 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 13.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 1.9 °C | 86 | 191 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.9 °C | 29.8 °C | 5.5 °C | 90 | 232 | 0 | 13 |
| Jul | 18.8 °C | 31.6 °C | 7.6 °C | 85 | 249 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 18.2 °C | 30.4 °C | 6.9 °C | 92 | 235 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 14.2 °C | 25.3 °C | 3.4 °C | 77 | 206 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 10.3 °C | 21.5 °C | −0.3 °C | 88 | 131 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.5 °C | 16.4 °C | −4.9 °C | 75 | 77 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.6 °C | 12.6 °C | −8.3 °C | 87 | 43 | 17 | 0 |
| Year | 9.8 °C | 31.6 °C | −9.4 °C | 932 | 1865 | 90 | 55 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Mathod (7 km, 435 m), Bullet / La Frétaz (8 km, 1205 m), La Brévine (23 km, 1050 m), adjusted to the elevation of Northern Vaud (500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Yverdon-les-Bains 1 km · 438 m
- Montagny-près-Yverdon 2 km · 459 m
- Cuarny 3 km · 575 m
- Treycovagnes 3 km · 456 m
- Pomy 3 km · 558 m
- Chamblon 3 km · 536 m
- Grandson 4 km · 500 m
- Valeyres-sous-Montagny 4 km · 495 m
- Cheseaux-Noréaz 4 km · 509 m
- Valeyres-sous-Ursins 4 km · 549 m
- Giez 4 km · 569 m
- Villars-Epeney 4 km · 539 m
- Suscévaz 4 km · 433 m
- Ependes (VD) 5 km · 434 m
- Belmont-sur-Yverdon 5 km · 552 m
- Cronay 5 km · 612 m
- Fiez 5 km · 519 m
- Ursins 6 km · 642 m
- Vuiteboeuf 6 km · 603 m
- Orges 6 km · 584 m
- Mathod 6 km · 440 m
- Champvent 6 km · 534 m
- Fontaines-sur-Grandson 6 km · 558 m
- Champagne 6 km · 479 m
- Orzens 7 km · 613 m
- Novalles 7 km · 614 m
- Essertines-sur-Yverdon 7 km · 610 m
- Yvonand 7 km · 441 m
- Vugelles-La Mothe 7 km · 563 m
- Donneloye 7 km · 553 m
- Suchy 7 km · 598 m
- Grandevent 7 km · 799 m
- Tévenon 8 km · 765 m
- Sainte-Croix 8 km · 740 m
- Onnens (VD) 8 km · 463 m
- Oppens 8 km · 547 m
- Molondin 8 km · 598 m
- Valeyres-sous-Rances 9 km · 483 m
- Corcelles-près-Concise 9 km · 496 m
- Pailly 9 km · 647 m
- Bonvillars 10 km · 540 m
- Bioley-Magnoux 10 km · 589 m
- Rances 10 km · 615 m
- Démoret 10 km · 716 m
- Rovray 10 km · 656 m
- Orbe 10 km · 442 m
- Mauborget 10 km · 1297 m
- Rueyres 10 km · 603 m
- Chêne-Pâquier 10 km · 689 m
- Chavornay 10 km · 442 m
- Ogens 10 km · 632 m
- Bullet 10 km · 1304 m
- Baulmes 10 km · 999 m
- Vuarrens 11 km · 678 m
- Chavannes-le-Chêne 11 km · 674 m
- Montcherand 11 km · 565 m
- Sergey 11 km · 615 m
- Montanaire 11 km · 574 m
- Penthéréaz 11 km · 621 m
- Boulens 11 km · 709 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 1180–1600 m
- La Robella 780–1450 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Chasseron 1607 m
Regions Weather Yverdon-les-Bains
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Northern Vaud
What is the weather like in Northern Vaud today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (500 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 Northern Vaud?
At the centre of the region (500 m) the mean annual temperature is 9.8 °C with 932 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (18.8 °C) and the coldest January (1.8 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Northern Vaud?
The warmest month in Northern Vaud is July, averaging 18.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Northern Vaud per year?
Northern Vaud receives about 932 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (92 mm), the driest February (58 mm).
When is the best time to visit Northern Vaud?
For warmth and sunshine: July (18.8 °C on average, 249 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.