Best Time to Visit Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Solothurn.
Solothurn does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.3°C / 63.1°F) and driest (March, 74 mm / 2.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–October and December–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.3°C / 32.5°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in July, with rainfall from 74 mm / 2.9 in (March) to 124 mm / 4.9 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Solothurn's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 17.1°C62.8°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| July | 17.3°C63.1°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
No month at Solothurn matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Solothurn?
Solothurn doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~74 mm / 2.9 in) and July (warmest, 17.3°C / 63.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Switzerland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Solothurn?
The rainy season at Solothurn, Solothurn runs through May–August and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 93 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is June (124 mm / 4.9 in).
What is the driest month in Solothurn?
The driest month in Solothurn is March, averaging about 74 mm / 2.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Solothurn?
The least comfortable months for travel to Solothurn — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 124 mm / 4.9 in in June, and the coldest month averages 0.3°C / 32.5°F.
Is Solothurn climate different from Switzerland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Solothurn figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Switzerland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Solothurn specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.