Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Cernier
Cernier is a village in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 825 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,223 (2011). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population2,223
Local time10:21
47.06° N, 6.90° EElevation 825 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code2053October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cernier at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:06 · 17:2810 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:08Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
141 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
101 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Cernier
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 84%
Today26 Oct10°4°
Tue27 Oct13°6°
Wed28 Oct11°8°3.1 mm
Thu29 Oct11°5°
Fri30 Oct11°4°
Sat31 Oct9°4°
Sun1 Nov8°3°
Mon2 Nov5°2°
Tue3 Nov5°2°
When to go to Cernier
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 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 54 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 37 | 20 | 15 |
| High | 3° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -4° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 0° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 116 | 101 | 114 | 103 | 141 | 123 | 130 | 134 | 124 | 132 | 116 | 139 |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Cernier
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cernier
3 km
La Bonneville, ruined medieval town
7.8 km
Villa SchwobBuilt 1917
7.8 km
Hôtel de Ville, NeuchâtelBuilt 1790
7.8 km
University of NeuchâtelBuilt 1838
13 km
Reformed Church, GampelenBuilt 1675
7.8 km
Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, NeuchâtelBuilt 1906
Museum7.9 km
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Museum7 km
International Museum of HorologyBuilt 1974Outdoors around Cernier
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camping Mon PlaisirCamp sites
0.4 kmParadis-PlageCamp sites
0.5 kmTour JürgensenViewpoints
0.6 kmBois du Petit-ChâteauZoos
0.7 kmGolf Club Les BoisGolf courses
1.2 kmLa JonquilleMountain huts · 1,254 m
1.3 kmLa CorbatièreSki area · 5 km of pistes · 3 lifts
3.3 kmLes GollièresSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
3.4 kmCrêt-du-PuySki area · 6 km of pistes · 2 lifts
7.6 kmLes Bugnenets-SavagnièresSki area · 16 km of pistes · 10 lifts
11 kmMaison du PlongeurDive site
8 kmSub-SportDive site
8.4 kmSerrieresDive site
8.9 kmRobinsonDive site
11 kmNature around Cernier
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cernier
Earthquakes around Cernier
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 82 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 105 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 86 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 121 km
Towns and villages around Cernier
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fontainemelon1.1 kmFontaines1.7 kmLes Hauts-Geneveys2.3 kmLa Jonchère2.6 kmChézard-Saint-Martin2.6 kmEngollon2.6 kmSt-Martin2.7 kmLa Vue-des-Alpes2.8 kmTete-De-Ran3.2 kmVilars3.5 kmBoudevilliers3.6 kmSaules3.7 kmLes Vieux-Prés3.9 kmFenin4 kmSavagnier4.2 kmDombresson4.7 kmCol des Roches4.9 kmVilliers5.7 kmLes Geneveys-sur-Coffrane6.1 kmCoffrane6.3 kmLe Pâquier7.9 kmMontmollin8.4 km
Cernier from above
Around Cernier43 places to see, do and reach nearby
Grotte du BichonNature11 kmThielleNature11 kmSeyonNature8.0 kmLake NeuchâtelNature18 kmLake BielNature21 kmLake MurtenNature19 kmChasseralMountain15 kmLe ChasseronMountain36 kmPetites RochesMountain37 kmPetit ChasseralMountain15 kmChasseral OuestMountain12 kmLe HoubelMountain16 kmLa CorbatièreSki area3.3 kmLes GollièresSki area3.4 kmCrêt-du-PuySki area7.6 kmLes Bugnenets-SavagnièresSki area11 kmMaison du PlongeurDive site8.0 kmSub-SportDive site8.4 kmSerrieresDive site8.9 kmLa Bonneville, ruined medieval townMonument3.0 kmVilla SchwobMonument7.8 kmHôtel de Ville, NeuchâtelMonument7.8 kmUniversity of NeuchâtelMonument7.8 kmReformed Church, GampelenMonument13 kmBasilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, NeuchâtelMonument7.8 kmCantonal observatory of NeuchâtelMonument7.7 kmSynagogue of La Chaux-de-FondsMonument7.4 kmMusée d'Art et d'HistoireMuseum7.9 kmInternational Museum of HorologyMuseum7.0 kmCentre Dürrenmatt NeuchâtelMuseum7.0 kmEthnographic Museum of NeuchâtelMuseum7.7 kmWatch museum, Le LocleMuseum11 kmLes Hauts-GeneveysStation2.3 kmLes Geneveys-sur-CoffraneStation6.0 kmLa CibourgStation7.2 kmNeuchâtelFerry port7.9 kmHauteriveFerry port8.0 kmNeuchâtelPlace7.8 kmLa Chaux-de-FondsPlace7.3 kmMurten/MoratPlace22 kmMorteauPlace22 kmAvenchesPlace23 kmVillers-le-LacPlace18 km
Postal code
2053
Getting to Cernier
Bern AirportBRN
48 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL
76 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
109 kmLes Hauts-GeneveysRailway station
2.3 kmLes Geneveys-sur-CoffraneRailway station
6 kmLa CibourgRailway station
7.2 kmNeuchâtelChevroux · Cortaillod · Cudrefin · La Sauge
7.9 kmHauteriveFerry port
8 kmPlaces near Cernier
Places with a climate like Cernier
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cernier?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cernier.
What is the hottest month in Cernier?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Cernier?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cernier?
May is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cernier?
The postal code of Cernier is 2053.