Climate of Solothurn, Switzerland
Area-weighted average across Solothurn. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Solothurn, a subdivision of Switzerland, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in July, with rainfall from 81 mm / 3.2 in to 127 mm / 5 in depending on the season (1211 mm / 47.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2°C32.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.1°C34°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.3°C39.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 7.2°C45°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 11.8°C53.2°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| June | 14.8°C58.6°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| July | 17.2°C63°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| August | 16.9°C62.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 13.4°C56.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 9°C48.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 3.8°C38.8°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 102 mm4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Solothurn?
Solothurn, Switzerland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 17.2°C / 63°F, and the driest is March at 81 mm / 3.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Solothurn?
Solothurn, Switzerland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1211 mm / 47.7 in, with the wettest month being June (127 mm / 5 in) and the driest March (81 mm / 3.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Solothurn?
The hottest month in Solothurn is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.2°C / 63°F.
What is the coldest month in Solothurn?
The coldest month in Solothurn is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.2°C / 32.4°F.
When does it rain most in Solothurn?
The wettest month in Solothurn is June, averaging about 127 mm / 5 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 81 mm / 3.2 in.