Vaud, Switzerland
Forel
Forel is a village in Vaud, Switzerland, 738 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,078 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population2,078
Local time14:11
46.54° N, 6.77° EElevation 738 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month162mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Forel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 17:2310 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous75% · Moonrise 20:36Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
170 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
110 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Forel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 76%
Today30 Oct10°5°
Sat31 Oct9°4°
Sun1 Nov8°5°
Mon2 Nov6°4°
Tue3 Nov7°4°
Wed4 Nov8°3°
Thu5 Nov7°4°
Fri6 Nov9°4°
Sat7 Nov8°4°
When to go to Forel
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 | 21 | 41 | 58 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 68 | 43 | 20 | 17 |
| High | 4° | 5° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 129 | 110 | 131 | 124 | 170 | 160 | 149 | 161 | 159 | 162 | 138 | 152 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Forel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Forel
Outdoors around Forel
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pan de VeveyClimbing
0.5 kmTOTEM EscaladeClimbing
0.7 kmCrêt de MontriondViewpoints · 452 m
0.7 kmZoo de ServionZoos
0.8 kmTropiquarium de ServionZoos
0.8 kmGolf de LavauxGolf courses
1.1 kmChalet a GobetSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
6.7 kmFroidevilleSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
8.7 kmLes PléiadesSki area · 6 km of pistes · 7 lifts
12 kmLes PaccotsSki area · 9 km of pistes · 10 lifts
14 kmSF Tech SarlDive site
6 kmPlongée.chDive site
6 kmLac Léman-MinoteriesDive site
7.7 kmLac Léman-Rivaz GareDive site
7.9 kmNature around Forel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Forel
Earthquakes around Forel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record59within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 42 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 150 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 127 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 50 km
Towns and villages around Forel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cornes de Cerf0.2 kmLe Pigeon1.9 kmMollie-Margot2.3 kmEssertes2.3 kmLes Thioleyres3 kmServion3.1 kmSavigny3.2 kmLes Tavernes3.2 kmLa Chercotte3.5 kmLes Cullayes3.7 kmChâtillens3.9 kmVuibroye3.9 kmMannessivaz4.4 kmPuidoux4.8 kmMontpreveyres5 kmFerlens5 kmClaie-aux-Moines5 kmOron-la-Ville5.1 kmLes Troncs5.1 kmPalézieux5.1 kmMézières5.3 kmChamp Jaquet5.3 kmLa Croix6 kmEcorcheboeuf6 kmOron-le-Châtel6.1 kmEpesses6.1 kmLa Croix d'Or6.1 kmBois Devant6.2 kmChenaux6.2 kmJordillon6.3 kmRiex6.3 kmLe Borgeau6.4 kmLe Mottey6.4 kmLes Monts-de-Pully6.5 kmMain de Fer6.6 kmBossières6.7 kmCarrouge6.8 kmAran6.9 kmChexbres6.9 kmCully6.9 kmEcoteaux7 kmGrandvaux7 kmLa Louche7 kmLe Marais7.1 kmVillette (Lavaux)7.2 kmLe Châtelard7.3 kmLa Louchyre7.4 kmChesalles-sur-Oron7.4 kmRivaz7.5 kmBussigny-sur-Oron7.6 kmMaracon7.6 kmBelmont-sur-Lausanne7.9 kmSaint-Saphorin8 kmLutry8 kmLa Conversion8.1 kmPaudex9.1 kmPully9.3 kmLa Rogivue9.7 km
Forel from above
Around Forel45 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de BretNature3.6 kmLac de SauvabelinNature10 kmLac de LussyNature9.7 kmVuachèreNature8.2 kmFlonNature9.9 kmPaudèzeNature9.1 kmÎle de PeilzNature19 kmîle aux OiseauxNature19 kmCulanMountain40 kmLe TarentMountain34 kmLa PareMountain34 kmChâtillon, Les DiableretsMountain33 kmGummfluhMountain34 kmPointes de ChâtillonMountain39 kmChalet a GobetSki area6.7 kmFroidevilleSki area8.7 kmLes PléiadesSki area12 kmLes PaccotsSki area14 kmSF Tech SarlDive site6.0 kmPlongée.chDive site6.0 kmLac Léman-MinoteriesDive site7.7 kmLe Lac villaMonument9.4 kmThe Architectural Work of Le CorbusierMonument9.4 kmChâteau d'OuchyMonument12 kmLausanne railway stationMonument11 kmMercier HouseMonument11 kmLausanneMonument11 kmLavauxMonument6.1 kmTour de l'Horloge (Vevey)Monument11 kmOlympic MuseumMuseum11 kmCantonal Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum12 kmCollection de l'art brutMuseum11 kmSwiss Film ArchiveMuseum12 kmPhoto ElyséeMuseum12 kmMoreillonStation4.0 kmChâtillensStation4.4 kmPalézieuxStation5.0 kmCullyFerry port7.0 kmRivaz-Saint-SaphorinFerry port7.9 kmLausannePlace11 kmVeveyPlace10 kmMontreuxPlace16 kmMorgesPlace21 kmRenensPlace14 kmBullePlace23 km
Getting to Forel
Geneva International AirportGVA
61 kmBern AirportBRN
69 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
86 kmMoreillonRailway station
4 kmChâtillensRailway station
4.4 kmPalézieuxRailway station
5 kmCullyLutry · Rivaz-Saint-Saphorin · Vevey-Marché
7 kmRivaz-Saint-SaphorinCully · Vevey-Marché
7.9 kmPlaces near Forel
Places with a climate like Forel
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Forel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Forel.
What is the hottest month in Forel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Forel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Forel?
May is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.