What’s the climate like in Le Contour?
The current climate of Le Contour features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Le Contour in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
On average, Le Contour gets 1204 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 191 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Le Contour?
The best time to visit Le Contour for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Le Contour.
Climate Table of Le Contour
The climate table of Le Contour shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 81 | 77 | 70 | 131 | 111 | 126 | 133 | 81 | 86 | 85 | 120 |
| Snow (cm) | 46 | 35 | 22 | 9,4 | 5,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 3,6 | 28 | 40 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1204 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Snowfall: 191 cm per year
- Driest months: 70 mm in April, 77 mm in March and 81 mm in February
- Wettest months: 133 mm in August, 131 mm in May and 126 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Le Contour
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Le Contour, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Le Contour
This graph shows how much precipitation Le Contour, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Le Contour
This graph shows how much snow Le Contour, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Le Contour
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Le Contour, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Le Contour
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Le Contour, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Le Contour
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Le Contour, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Le Contour
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Le Contour, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Le Contour by Month
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