Fribourg, Switzerland
Châtillon
Châtillon is a locality in Fribourg, Switzerland, 546 m above sea level. It has a population of about 466 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now5°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population466
Local time22:48
46.83° N, 6.83° EElevation 546 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1473October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month102mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Châtillon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 17:2210 h 10 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous72% · Moonrise 21:54Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
104 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
71 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Châtillon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
5°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 92%
Today30 Oct8°5°
Sat31 Oct8°3°
Sun1 Nov8°4°
Mon2 Nov5°2°
Tue3 Nov5°3°
Wed4 Nov6°2°
Thu5 Nov5°1°
Fri6 Nov8°1°
Sat7 Nov10°2°
Sun8 Nov9°2°
When to go to Châtillon
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 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 50 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 47 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -1° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 84 | 71 | 84 | 79 | 104 | 98 | 93 | 99 | 98 | 102 | 88 | 101 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Châtillon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Châtillon
Outdoors around Châtillon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T1Chemin des Trois-Lacs
62.4 km760 m15 h 20 min
T1Chemin de la Grande Cariçaie
13.2 km240 m3 h 25 min
T1Chemin des grèves du Lac de Neuchâtel
10.6 km40 m2 h 30 min
Point de vue paysager de ChâblesViewpoints
0.6 kmCamping de la MenthueCamp sites
0.6 kmPlateforme Paysagère de FontViewpoints
0.7 kmC+ Urban ClimbingClimbing
0.7 kmPlage des PinsSurf spots
0.8 kmGolf Club VuissensGolf courses
0.9 kmBrot-DessusSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
17 kmLa RobellaSki area · 11 km of pistes · 5 lifts
22 kmMont-GiblouxSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
22 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area · 13 km of pistes · 7 lifts
22 kmPortDive site
7.5 kmClub de plongée Chevroux & PayerneDive site
8.9 kmPointe du GrainDive site
11 kmla motteDive site
13 kmNature around Châtillon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Châtillon
Earthquakes around Châtillon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record50within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 62 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 113 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 67 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 102 km
Towns and villages around Châtillon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Font1.1 kmLully1.1 kmBollion1.3 kmChâbles1.7 kmSeiry1.8 kmGranges-de-Vesin2.3 kmEstavayer-le-Lac2.3 kmBéthanie2.5 kmFrasses2.5 kmMontet3.3 kmLa Vounaise3.3 kmSévaz3.6 kmAumont3.8 kmCheyres3.8 kmVesin4 kmFranex4.3 kmBussy4.4 kmCugy4.7 kmMurist4.8 kmMontbrelloz5 kmMontborget5.1 kmNuvilly5.3 kmAutavaux5.4 kmMorens5.9 kmMénières6.5 kmForel6.8 kmRueyres-les-Prés6.9 kmChapelle6.9 kmFétigny7.1 kmCheiry8.9 kmSurpierre9.6 kmVilleneuve9.8 kmVillarey10 kmPraratoud11 kmGletterens11 kmVallon11 kmMannens11 kmCousset11 kmPrévondavaux12 kmPré de Riva12 kmVuissens12 kmDompierre12 kmMontagny-les-Monts12 kmGrandsivaz12 kmMontagny-la-Ville13 kmSaint-Aubin13 kmRussy13 kmPortalban14 kmDelley14 kmLéchelles14 kmLes Friques14 kmDomdidier14 km
Châtillon from above
Around Châtillon43 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake NeuchâtelNature7.8 kmMenthueNature7.3 kmLembeNature8.9 kmArnon RiverNature11 kmVallon des VauxNature7.9 kmLa Grande GouilleNature3.0 kmSchopfenspitzMountain39 kmVanil d'ArpilleMountain39 kmCombiflueMountain40 kmDent de LysMountain38 kmVanil d'OrseireMountain39 kmMolésonMountain34 kmBrot-DessusSki area17 kmLa RobellaSki area22 kmMont-GiblouxSki area22 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area22 kmPortDive site7.5 kmClub de plongée Chevroux & PayerneDive site8.9 kmPointe du GrainDive site11 kmEstavayer-le-LacMonument2.5 kmFontMonument1.1 kmconvent of the Dominican nuns of EstavayerMonument2.3 kmChenaux CastleMonument2.7 kmChurch and RectoryMonument8.4 kmGriset de Forel châteauMonument11 kmChampagneMonument14 kmCronayMonument13 kmFrog museumMuseum2.4 kmMusée de l'Aviation Militaire de PayerneMuseum6.7 kmCenter Pro Natura of Champ-PittetMuseum14 kmRegional museum and car museum in the castleMuseum14 kmMusée romain de VallonMuseum11 kmEstavayer-le-LacStation1.8 kmCugyStation4.7 kmYvonandStation7.2 kmEstavayer-le-LacFerry port2.5 kmVaumarcusFerry port7.5 kmFribourgPlace25 kmNeuchâtelPlace19 kmMurten/MoratPlace24 kmYverdon-les-BainsPlace16 kmVillars-sur-GlânePlace22 kmAvenchesPlace17 km
Postal code
1473
Getting to Châtillon
Bern AirportBRN
52 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
86 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL
100 kmEstavayer-le-LacRailway station
1.8 kmCugyRailway station
4.7 kmYvonandRailway station
7.2 kmEstavayer-le-LacBevaix · Chevroux · Gorgier - Chez-le-Bart
2.5 kmVaumarcusConcise (bateau) · Saint-Aubin
7.5 kmPlaces near Châtillon
Places with a climate like Châtillon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Châtillon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Châtillon.
What is the hottest month in Châtillon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Châtillon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Châtillon?
May is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Châtillon?
The postal code of Châtillon is 1473.