When to go · Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, month by month
The best months for Neuchâtel: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (grey, cold, many lake boats reduced).3 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain days37 °F / 28 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (grey, cold, many lake boats reduced).5 °C / -2 °C, 9 rain days41 °F / 28 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming). Across Switzerland: Sunny spring skiing; cities quiet; lakes still cold.10 °C / 1 °C, 10 rain days50 °F / 34 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.14 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Neuchâtel's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming.19 °C / 8 °C, 12 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Neuchâtel's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming.22 °C / 11 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Neuchâtel's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming.25 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Neuchâtel's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming.24 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Neuchâtel's best window: May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming.20 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Jul–Aug for lake swimming). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.14 °C / 6 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 43 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (grey, cold, many lake boats reduced).8 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days46 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (grey, cold, many lake boats reduced).4 °C / -1 °C, 10 rain days39 °F / 30 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday