Best Time to Visit Montreux
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Montreux weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4 | -0.3 | 84 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 6.7 | 0.3 | 84 | 3.4 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 10.4 | 2.4 | 83 | 5.2 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 13.9 | 5.1 | 99 | 7.2 | 13.3 |
| May | 18.7 | 9.6 | 115 | 8.4 | 14.8 |
| Jun | 21.9 | 12.7 | 149 | 9.7 | 15.6 |
| Jul | 25 | 15.1 | 120 | 9.8 | 15.3 |
| Aug | 24.6 | 15 | 121 | 8.3 | 14 |
| Sep | 20.4 | 11.6 | 111 | 6.2 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 14.8 | 7.5 | 105 | 3.8 | 10.6 |
| Nov | 9.1 | 3 | 103 | 2.3 | 9.1 |
| Dec | 6.3 | 0.7 | 88 | 1.7 | 8.4 |
Daylight ranges from 8.4 hours in Dec to 15.6 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugSepMay
Beaches: JulAugJunSep
Hiking: JunJulMayAug
Sightseeing: JulMayAugSep
Climate & conditions
Freezing months (snow possible): Jan.
Montreux quick facts
- Population
- 25,984
- Elevation
- 403 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Currency
- Franc (CHF)
- Language
- German, French, Italian
- Plug / voltage
- C, J · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +41
- Nearest airport
- GVA · 65 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Montreux?
Jul, Aug, Sep, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 149 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 25°C.
Where to stay
See Montreux hotels · Book Montreux tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA), 65 km from Montreux. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Geneva — 64 km, 1 hr drive · Bern — 70 km, 1.1 hr drive · Lucerne — 127 km, 2.1 hr drive · Basel — 135 km, 2.2 hr drive
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