Creux du Van
Creux du Van (natural site) sits at 1450 m (Neuchâtel, Vaud), near Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers, Ferme du Soliat. 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 Creux du Van: 1991–2020 normals
In Creux du Van (1450 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.0 °C. The warmest month is July (12.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.4 °C). About 1534 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (152 mm) with a minimum in April (109 mm). The sun shines for about 1705 hours a year, mostly in July (218 h). On average there are 117 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.8 °C and the absolute minimum −21.7 °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 | −4.4 °C | 7.4 °C | −21.4 °C | 124 | 85 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.1 °C | 8.5 °C | −21.7 °C | 109 | 100 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.6 °C | 12.4 °C | −15.7 °C | 110 | 144 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.1 °C | 16.6 °C | −10.4 °C | 109 | 157 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 7.2 °C | 20.6 °C | −4.8 °C | 138 | 175 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.9 °C | 24.4 °C | −1.1 °C | 132 | 196 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul | 12.8 °C | 25.8 °C | 0.9 °C | 140 | 218 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug | 12.4 °C | 25.3 °C | 0.2 °C | 134 | 201 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep | 8.5 °C | 20.5 °C | −2.7 °C | 122 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.0 °C | 17.8 °C | −7.4 °C | 133 | 118 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.1 °C | 13.0 °C | −14.1 °C | 131 | 82 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.2 °C | 8.2 °C | −19.3 °C | 152 | 77 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 4.0 °C | 25.8 °C | −21.7 °C | 1534 | 1705 | 117 | 5 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Brévine (11 km, 1050 m), Bullet / La Frétaz (15 km, 1205 m), La Chaux-de-Fonds (18 km, 1017 m), adjusted to the elevation of Creux du Van (1450 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Val-de-Travers (2 km)
- Weather Provence (5 km)
- Weather Brot-Plamboz (5 km)
- Weather Mutrux (6 km)
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- Weather La Grande Béroche (6 km)
- Weather Concise (7 km)
- Weather Bonvillars (9 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Val-de-Travers
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Creux du Van
When is the best time to visit Creux du Van?
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 (12.8 °C).
What will the weather be like at Creux du Van tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Creux du Van: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Creux du Van?
Creux du Van is at 1450 m, Neuchâtel, Vaud, near Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers, Ferme du Soliat. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Creux du Van?
The warmest month in Creux du Van is July, averaging 12.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Creux du Van per year?
Creux du Van receives about 1534 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (152 mm), the driest April (109 mm).
When is the best time to visit Creux du Van?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.8 °C on average, 218 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.