The region: Vaud Riviera
Vaud Riviera (Vaud): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (400 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 12 municipalities, 0 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 8 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 Riviera: 1991–2020 normals
In Vaud Riviera (400 m), the mean annual temperature is 11.0 °C. The warmest month is July (19.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (3.2 °C). About 859 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (103 mm) with a minimum in February (49 mm). The sun shines for about 1846 hours a year, mostly in July (224 h). On average there are 77 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.9 °C and the absolute minimum −7.9 °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 | 3.2 °C | 13.7 °C | −7.9 °C | 55 | 91 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 3.5 °C | 14.7 °C | −7.2 °C | 49 | 111 | 17 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.7 °C | 18.3 °C | −3.9 °C | 54 | 160 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.0 °C | 22.2 °C | −0.8 °C | 56 | 174 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 13.9 °C | 26.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 85 | 181 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 17.5 °C | 29.6 °C | 7.1 °C | 87 | 206 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 19.4 °C | 30.9 °C | 9.5 °C | 103 | 224 | 0 | 18 |
| Aug | 19.2 °C | 30.5 °C | 9.0 °C | 100 | 213 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 15.4 °C | 26.1 °C | 5.7 °C | 71 | 177 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 11.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 1.4 °C | 67 | 139 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 7.0 °C | 18.7 °C | −3.3 °C | 64 | 92 | 9 | 0 |
| Dec | 4.1 °C | 14.7 °C | −6.6 °C | 70 | 78 | 18 | 0 |
| Year | 11.0 °C | 30.9 °C | −7.9 °C | 859 | 1846 | 77 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Aigle (14 km, 381 m), Le Moléson (14 km, 1974 m), Château-d'Oex (19 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Vaud Riviera (400 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Montreux 1 km · 405 m
- La Tour-de-Peilz 3 km · 415 m
- Vevey 4 km · 427 m
- Corsier-sur-Vevey 5 km · 582 m
- Veytaux 5 km · 1178 m
- Blonay - Saint-Légier 6 km · 943 m
- Jongny 6 km · 769 m
- Corseaux 6 km · 426 m
- Villeneuve (VD) 7 km · 1125 m
- Attalens 7 km · 809 m
- Chardonne 8 km · 700 m
- Noville 8 km · 373 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Rochers-de-Naye 2042 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Vaud Riviera
What is the weather like in Vaud Riviera today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (400 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 Riviera?
At the centre of the region (400 m) the mean annual temperature is 11.0 °C with 859 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (19.4 °C) and the coldest January (3.2 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Vaud Riviera?
The warmest month in Vaud Riviera is July, averaging 19.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 3.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Vaud Riviera per year?
Vaud Riviera receives about 859 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (103 mm), the driest February (49 mm).
When is the best time to visit Vaud Riviera?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.4 °C on average, 224 h of sun). The coldest month is January (3.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.