When to go · Montreux
Montreux in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many lakeside businesses quiet, mountain railways limited); mid-Jul–Aug crowds and heat.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many lakeside businesses quiet, mountain railways limited); mid-Jul–Aug crowds and heat.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Montreux's best window: May–Sep (promenade, boats, mountain railways); early Jul for the Jazz Festival.
- JuneGreatInside Montreux's best window: May–Sep (promenade, boats, mountain railways); early Jul for the Jazz Festival.
- JulyGreatInside Montreux's best window: May–Sep (promenade, boats, mountain railways); early Jul for the Jazz Festival.
- AugustGreatInside Montreux's best window: May–Sep (promenade, boats, mountain railways); early Jul for the Jazz Festival.
Weather in November
- MontreuxHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 10 days
- Lake Geneva, Switzerland · Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux, Lavauxcool
Mild; the bise wind makes winter days raw. Grape harvest in Lavaux late September–October.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Low
Switzerland overall: Grey on the Plateau, most resorts closed; Christmas markets start late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Montreux, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Nov: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 10 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Low
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many lakeside businesses quiet, mountain railways limited); mid-Jul–Aug crowds and heat.
May: Inside Montreux's best window: May–Sep (promenade, boats, mountain railways); early Jul for the Jazz Festival.
Montreux: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket