Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Lajoux
Lajoux is a locality in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, 1,175 m above sea level. It has a population of about 287 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population287
Local time23:19
46.37° N, 5.97° EElevation 1,175 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codes01410, 39310October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month175mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lajoux at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:10 · 17:3110 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous96% · Moonrise 18:31Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
159 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
124 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Lajoux
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 79%
Today27 Oct14°7°
Wed28 Oct10°5°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct9°3°
Fri30 Oct9°2°
Sat31 Oct8°0°
Sun1 Nov8°1°
Mon2 Nov8°2°
Tue3 Nov6°2°
Wed4 Nov6°1°
Thu5 Nov6°0°
When to go to Lajoux
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 19 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 44 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 59 | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| High | 3° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -4° | -5° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 7° | 4° | -1° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 148 | 124 | 140 | 132 | 159 | 142 | 137 | 143 | 149 | 175 | 157 | 177 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Lajoux
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Lajoux
2.6 km
Table d'orientation de Montrond
8.3 km
Saint-Claude Cathedral
12 km
Crêt de la Neige
14 km
Le Reculet
11 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Route-Blanche de Ségny
12 km
Église Saint-Sébastien de Valfin-lès-Saint-ClaudeBuilt 1833
Museum2.7 km
Musée des LapidairesMuseum2 km
Musée des pierres de MijouxMore museums: Maison du parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Outdoors around Lajoux
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Carrière de VesancyClimbing
0.5 kmLes GenêtsCamp sites
0.7 kmGolf de Divonne-les-BainsGolf courses
1 kmGolf du Mont Saint-JeanGolf courses
1.1 kmForestlandTheme parks
1.2 kmMont FierViewpoints · 1,282 m
1.3 kmLajouxSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
0.6 kmLes Hautes CombesSki area · 3 km of pistes · 2 lifts
2.1 kmMijoux - La FaucilleSki area · 17 km of pistes · 7 lifts
3.2 kmLes MoussièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
8.9 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site
19 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site
19 kmLac Léman-Le BoeschDive site
19 kmNature around Lajoux
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lajoux
Earthquakes around Lajoux
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 99 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 107 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 23 km
Towns and villages around Lajoux
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lamoura2.4 kmSeptmoncel4.6 kmLes Molunes5 kmChaumont7 kmLes Moussières8.4 kmBellecombe8.4 kmSaint-Claude8.4 kmVillard-Saint-Sauveur8.7 kmCinquétral9 kmRosset9.5 kmAvignon-lès-Saint-Claude9.9 kmOrcières10 kmLongchaumois10 kmPrémanon10 kmCoyrière10 kmLa Joux Dessus11 kmCoiserette11 kmValfin-lès-Saint-Claude11 kmChevry12 kmLa Rixouse12 kmPonthoux13 kmVillard-sur-Bienne13 kmRanchette13 kmCuttura13 kmLison14 kmLa Pesse14 kmLézat14 kmLes Rousses14 kmSaint-Lupicin14 kmLeschères14 kmLa Mouille14 kmRavilloles14 kmLes Bouchoux15 kmChassal15 kmLarrivoire15 kmLavans-lès-Saint-Claude15 kmLes Mouillés15 km
Lajoux from above
Around Lajoux45 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de LamouraNature2.4 kmTaconNature8.8 kmCascade de la queue de chevalNature6.2 kmCascade des CombesNature7.9 kmArveNature22 kmOrbe, Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéNature15 kmÎle RousseauNature23 kmL'Île (Geneva)Nature23 kmCrêt de la NeigeMountain12 kmLe ReculetMountain14 kmGrand CrêtMountain11 kmColomby de GexMountain6.0 kmMont TendreMountain36 kmLa DôleMountain11 kmLajouxSki area0.6 kmLes Hautes CombesSki area2.1 kmMijoux - La FaucilleSki area3.2 kmLes MoussièresSki area8.9 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site19 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site19 kmLac Léman-Le BoeschDive site19 kmTable d'orientation de MontrondMonument2.6 kmSaint-Claude CathedralMonument8.3 kmCrêt de la NeigeMonument12 kmLe ReculetMonument14 kmÉglise Notre-Dame-de-la-Route-Blanche de SégnyMonument11 kmÉglise Saint-Sébastien de Valfin-lès-Saint-ClaudeMonument12 kmChurch of the former Bonmont AbbeyMonument14 kmCol de la FaucilleMonument3.5 kmMusée des LapidairesMuseum2.7 kmMusée des pierres de MijouxMuseum2.0 kmMusée de l'AbbayeMuseum8.4 kmMusée de la Pipe et du Diamant de Saint-ClaudeMuseum8.3 kmEspace des Mondes PolairesMuseum11 kmSaint-ClaudeStation8.8 kmLa CureStation13 kmSt-CergueStation17 kmCélignyFerry port18 kmVersoixFerry port19 kmGenevaPlace23 kmNyonPlace20 kmVernierPlace19 kmMeyrinPlace18 kmGexPlace7.9 kmFerney-VoltairePlace17 km
Postal codes
0141039310
Getting to Lajoux
Geneva International AirportGVA
18 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
51 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
82 kmSaint-ClaudeRailway station
8.8 kmLa CureRailway station
13 kmSt-CergueRailway station
17 kmCélignyNyon
18 kmVersoixGenève-Eaux-Vives · Hermance
19 kmPlaces near Lajoux
Places with a climate like Lajoux
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lajoux?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lajoux.
What is the hottest month in Lajoux?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Lajoux?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lajoux?
May is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Lajoux?
Lajoux has 2 postal codes: 01410, 39310.