The region: Val-de-Travers
Val-de-Travers (Neuchâtel): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (750 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 21 municipalities, 2 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 Val-de-Travers: 1991–2020 normals
In Val-de-Travers (750 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.8 °C. The warmest month is July (16.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.5 °C). About 1244 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (123 mm) with a minimum in February (88 mm). On average there are 176 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.7 °C and the absolute minimum −17.3 °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 | −0.5 °C | 11.1 °C | −17.1 °C | 101 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.3 °C | 12.2 °C | −17.3 °C | 88 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.3 °C | 16.1 °C | −11.6 °C | 88 | 25 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.9 °C | 20.4 °C | −6.5 °C | 88 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 11.1 °C | 24.4 °C | −1.0 °C | 112 | 10 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.8 °C | 28.1 °C | 2.7 °C | 109 | 2 | 4 |
| Jul | 16.6 °C | 29.7 °C | 4.8 °C | 112 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 16.2 °C | 29.1 °C | 4.1 °C | 108 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.3 °C | 24.1 °C | 1.0 °C | 99 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.8 °C | 21.3 °C | −3.5 °C | 110 | 13 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.8 °C | 16.5 °C | −10.0 °C | 106 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.7 °C | 12.0 °C | −14.9 °C | 123 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 7.8 °C | 29.7 °C | −17.3 °C | 1244 | 176 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Brévine (7 km, 1050 m), Bullet / La Frétaz (9 km, 1205 m), Mathod (20 km, 435 m), adjusted to the elevation of Val-de-Travers (750 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- La Brévine 4 km · 1131 m
- Mauborget 6 km · 1297 m
- Les Ponts-de-Martel 8 km · 1024 m
- Bonvillars 8 km · 540 m
- Tévenon 8 km · 765 m
- Provence 8 km · 1153 m
- Grandevent 9 km · 799 m
- La Côte-aux-Fées 9 km · 1043 m
- Les Verrières 10 km · 1168 m
- Val-de-Travers 10 km · 947 m
- Novalles 10 km · 614 m
- Fontaines-sur-Grandson 10 km · 558 m
- Champagne 10 km · 479 m
- Bullet 10 km · 1304 m
- Fiez 10 km · 519 m
- Mutrux 11 km · 761 m
- Vugelles-La Mothe 11 km · 563 m
- Onnens (VD) 11 km · 463 m
- Corcelles-près-Concise 11 km · 496 m
- Concise 11 km · 686 m
- Giez 12 km · 569 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- La Robella 780–1450 m
- Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 1180–1600 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Chasseron 1607 m
📍 Places to visit
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Val-de-Travers
What is the weather like in Val-de-Travers today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (750 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 Val-de-Travers?
At the centre of the region (750 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.8 °C with 1244 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (16.6 °C) and the coldest January (−0.5 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Val-de-Travers?
The warmest month in Val-de-Travers is July, averaging 16.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Val-de-Travers per year?
Val-de-Travers receives about 1244 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (123 mm), the driest February (88 mm).
When is the best time to visit Val-de-Travers?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.