Fribourg, Switzerland
Franex
Franex is a locality in Fribourg, Switzerland, 597 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time02:06
46.79° N, 6.82° EElevation 597 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Franex at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:08 · 17:2710 h 19 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:42Next 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
114 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
77 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Franex
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
6°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%
Today27 Oct15°5°
Wed28 Oct12°7°2 mm
Thu29 Oct10°4°
Fri30 Oct9°3°
Sat31 Oct8°2°
Sun1 Nov11°2°
Mon2 Nov8°4°
Tue3 Nov6°3°
Wed4 Nov9°3°
When to go to Franex
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 | 22 | 46 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 44 | 19 | 16 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 91 | 77 | 91 | 86 | 114 | 106 | 100 | 107 | 107 | 111 | 96 | 110 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Franex
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Franex
Outdoors around Franex
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Camp sites17Mountain huts10Viewpoints9Golf courses4Theme parks2Climbing1Hot springs & thermal baths1Surf spots1
Camping de la MenthueCamp sites
0.6 kmPoint de vue paysager de ChâblesViewpoints
0.6 kmPlateform paysagère des clairières de ChâblesViewpoints
0.8 kmPlage des PinsSurf spots
0.8 kmGolf Club VuissensGolf courses
0.9 kmThermal Centre at Yverdon-les-BainsHot springs & thermal baths
0.9 kmMont-GiblouxSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
20 kmBrot-DessusSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
21 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area · 13 km of pistes · 7 lifts
22 kmLa RobellaSki area · 11 km of pistes · 5 lifts
22 kmPortDive site
11 kmClub de plongée Chevroux & PayerneDive site
13 kmPointe du GrainDive site
15 kmla motteDive site
17 kmNature around Franex
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Franex
Earthquakes around Franex
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 · 59 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 114 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 64 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 99 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Neogene · 1
Towns and villages around Franex
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Nuvilly1.1 kmMurist1.2 kmLa Vounaise1.5 kmAumont2.3 kmMontborget2.5 kmSeiry2.5 kmGranges-de-Vesin2.6 kmBollion3 kmBéthanie3.2 kmChapelle3.4 kmCheyres3.6 kmChâbles3.7 kmChâtillon4.3 kmMontet4.4 kmVesin4.5 kmMénières4.6 kmCheiry4.8 kmLully5 kmFont5 kmFrasses5.1 kmCugy5.7 kmSurpierre5.9 kmVilleneuve6.3 kmEstavayer-le-Lac6.5 kmPraratoud6.7 kmSévaz6.7 kmFétigny6.9 kmBussy7 kmPrévondavaux7.3 kmVuissens7.8 kmMontbrelloz8.5 kmMorens8.6 kmAutavaux9.3 kmRueyres-les-Prés10 kmForel11 kmVillarey11 kmMannens11 kmGrandsivaz12 kmCousset12 kmMontagny-les-Monts13 kmMontagny-la-Ville14 kmGletterens14 kmVallon14 kmDompierre14 kmRussy15 km
Franex from above
Around Franex44 places to see, do and reach nearby
MenthueNature6.4 kmSauteruNature11 kmLembeNature6.4 kmArnon RiverNature11 kmVallon des VauxNature4.6 kmLa Baume, Mesolithic shelterNature6.8 kmÎle d'OgozNature24 kmVanil NoirMountain38 kmVanil de l'EcriMountain39 kmPointe de ParayMountain39 kmDent de BrenleireMountain38 kmDent de FolliéranMountain38 kmTête de l'HerbetteMountain38 kmMont-GiblouxSki area20 kmBrot-DessusSki area21 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area22 kmLa RobellaSki area22 kmPortDive site11 kmClub de plongée Chevroux & PayerneDive site13 kmPointe du GrainDive site15 kmSaint-Jean-l'Evangéliste Reformed ChurchMonument2.9 kmLa Molière, medieval castle and fortress ruinsMonument0.6 kmChurch and RectoryMonument5.1 kmGriset de Forel châteauMonument9.8 kmEstavayer-le-LacMonument6.7 kmChampagneMonument14 kmCronayMonument10 kmPayerne railway stationMonument9.5 kmFrog museumMuseum6.6 kmMaison d'Ailleurs (collection)Museum14 kmVitromusée RomontMuseum13 kmMusée de l'Aviation Militaire de PayerneMuseum9.3 kmCenter Pro Natura of Champ-PittetMuseum12 kmCugyStation5.7 kmYvonandStation5.8 kmEstavayer-le-LacStation6.0 kmEstavayer-le-LacFerry port6.8 kmConcise (bateau)Ferry port9.8 kmNeuchâtelPlace24 kmYverdon-les-BainsPlace14 kmVillars-sur-GlânePlace22 kmAvenchesPlace19 kmOrbePlace23 kmEstavayer-le-LacPlace6.5 km
Getting to Franex
Bern AirportBRN
53 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
82 kmEuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSL
104 kmCugyRailway station
5.7 kmYvonandRailway station
5.8 kmEstavayer-le-LacRailway station
6 kmEstavayer-le-LacBevaix · Chevroux · Gorgier - Chez-le-Bart
6.8 kmConcise (bateau)Grandson · Vaumarcus
9.8 kmPlaces near Franex
Places with a climate like Franex
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Franex?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Franex.
What is the hottest month in Franex?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Franex?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Franex?
May is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.