Neuchâtel Castle
Neuchâtel Castle (castle) sits at 470 m (Neuchâtel), near Neuchâtel, collégiale, lac. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Neuchâtel Castle: 1991–2020 normals
In Neuchâtel Castle (470 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.7 °C. The warmest month is July (20.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (2.0 °C). About 958 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (99 mm) with a minimum in February (59 mm). The sun shines for about 1770 hours a year, mostly in July (250 h). On average there are 53 frost days and 10 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.0 °C and the absolute minimum −6.2 °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 | 2.0 °C | 11.1 °C | −6.2 °C | 70 | 52 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.7 °C | 13.0 °C | −5.7 °C | 59 | 92 | 13 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.6 °C | 18.1 °C | −2.4 °C | 63 | 155 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.3 °C | 22.5 °C | 0.4 °C | 67 | 184 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 14.3 °C | 26.6 °C | 4.7 °C | 87 | 202 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 18.0 °C | 30.2 °C | 8.5 °C | 87 | 225 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 20.1 °C | 32.0 °C | 11.0 °C | 91 | 250 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 19.7 °C | 31.2 °C | 10.3 °C | 99 | 232 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep | 15.5 °C | 25.9 °C | 6.8 °C | 77 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 10.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 2.6 °C | 87 | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 5.9 °C | 15.2 °C | −1.8 °C | 77 | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.8 °C | 11.6 °C | −5.2 °C | 93 | 40 | 13 | 0 |
| Year | 10.7 °C | 32.0 °C | −6.2 °C | 958 | 1770 | 53 | 50 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Neuchâtel (2 km, 485 m), Chaumont (7 km, 1136 m), Cressier (12 km, 430 m), adjusted to the elevation of Neuchâtel Castle (470 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Neuchâtel Castle
When is the best time to visit Neuchâtel Castle?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (20.1 °C).
What will the weather be like at Neuchâtel Castle tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Neuchâtel Castle: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Neuchâtel Castle?
Neuchâtel Castle is at 470 m, Neuchâtel, near Neuchâtel, collégiale, lac. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Neuchâtel Castle?
The warmest month in Neuchâtel Castle is July, averaging 20.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Neuchâtel Castle per year?
Neuchâtel Castle receives about 958 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (99 mm), the driest February (59 mm).
When is the best time to visit Neuchâtel Castle?
For warmth and sunshine: July (20.1 °C on average, 250 h of sun). The coldest month is January (2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.