SwitzerlandWhat’s the climate like in Solothurn?
The current climate in Solothurn features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Solothurn in recent years was 37°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in January 2016.
On average, Solothurn gets 1051 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 42 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Solothurn?
The best time to visit Solothurn for sunny weather is May and July through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Solothurn. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Solothurn
The climate table of Solothurn shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 124 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 111 | 124 | 108 | 77 | 59 | 77 | 92 | 97 |
| Snow (cm) | 12 | 11 | 4,3 | 2,3 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 3,9 | 7,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1051 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Snowfall: 42 cm per year
- Driest months: 59 mm in March, September and 61 mm in April
- Wettest months: 124 mm in January, 124 mm in June and 111 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Solothurn
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Solothurn, 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 Solothurn
This graph shows how much rainfall Solothurn, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Solothurn
This graph shows how much snow Solothurn, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Solothurn
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Solothurn, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Solothurn
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Solothurn, 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 Solothurn
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Solothurn, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Solothurn
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Solothurn, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Solothurn by month
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