When to go
The Best Time to Visit Montreux
Month-by-month climate data for Montreux, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Montreux— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–September, December. Lake-Geneva riviera in spring/summer; December brings Christmas markets and the Montreux Noël.
Warmest in Montreux: Aug (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Jun (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Montreux climate, month by month
January
7° / 2°C
~16 rain days
Tough
February
10° / 2°C
~13 rain days
Fair
March
12° / 3°C
~13 rain days
Fair
April
15° / 5°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
19° / 10°C
~16 rain days
Good
June
23° / 14°C
~18 rain days
Good
July
25° / 16°C
~16 rain days
Good
August
26° / 17°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
September
21° / 14°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
October
18° / 10°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
12° / 6°C
~15 rain days
Fair
December
8° / 3°C
~18 rain days
Tough
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