Vaud, Switzerland
L'Abbaye
L'Abbaye is a village in Vaud, Switzerland, 1,009 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,476 (2018). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,476
Local time17:05
46.65° N, 6.32° EElevation 1,009 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1344October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month142mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
L'Abbaye at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:02 · 18:3710 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:08Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas 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
137 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
106 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in L'Abbaye
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 58%
Today22 Oct10°2°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct10°1°12.6 mm
Sat24 Oct6°0°8.2 mm
Sun25 Oct10°3°13.6 mm
Mon26 Oct13°2°
Tue27 Oct19°8°
Wed28 Oct13°4°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°3°
Fri30 Oct17°4°
Sat31 Oct14°5°
When to go to L'Abbaye
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 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 59 | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| High | 3° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -4° | -4° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 0° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 133 | 116 | 121 | 106 | 137 | 125 | 115 | 120 | 127 | 142 | 134 | 156 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in L'Abbaye
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in L'Abbaye
2.3 km
Manor house of Haute Roche
1.9 km
Le Séchey
2.1 km
Le Pont2.7 km
Le Lieu
7.8 km
L'Isle CastleBuilt 1694
12 km
Romainmôtier Monastery
Museum13 km
Barrage position Saint-George
Museum15 km
Horse Museum in the CastleMore museums: Musée de vacherin
Outdoors around L'Abbaye
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Le MiroirCamp sites · 1,000 m
0.5 kmfacochèresClimbing
0.6 kmMur de grimpeClimbing
0.6 kmMétabief aventureTheme parks
0.9 kmCamping du Lac de JouxCamp sites
2.7 kmBelvedere des CharmoisViewpoints · 1,420 m
3.1 kml'AbbayeSki area · 7 km of pistes · 4 lifts
1.2 kmDent de Vaulion – Le MorezSki area · 7 km of pistes · 4 lifts
4.5 kmL'OrientSki area · 5 km of pistes · 1 lifts
8.2 kmMoutheSki area · 6 km of pistes · 5 lifts
9.8 kmLac du JouxDive site
2.1 kmGrotte de VallorbeDive site
5.7 kmNature around L'Abbaye
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over L'Abbaye
Earthquakes around L'Abbaye
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 record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 79 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 86 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 58 km
Towns and villages around L'Abbaye
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Le Séchey1.9 kmLes Charbonnières1.9 kmLe Pont2 kmLe Lieu2.8 kmLa Blondine3 kmVers chez Grosjean3.5 kmLe Bucley3.5 kmChalet Neuf3.9 kmLa Duchatte4.1 kmLes Bioux4.9 kmChalet du Grand Essert4.9 kmPré d'Etoy5 kmPièce à Neveu5.1 kmBioux Dessus5.4 kmLa Brenette5.7 kmLa Bombarde5.8 kmCroset du Buron5.9 kmPièce aux Reymond6 kmLa Mollerie6.4 kmLes Fûves6.4 kmPièce chez Marc6.6 kmLe Pertuset6.8 kmLa Dernier6.9 kmSur le Crêt6.9 kmVaulion6.9 kmLe Solliat7.1 kmLa Golisse7.3 kmChalet Chez la Tante7.3 kmChalet Chez Bastian7.5 kmLe Grand Croset Dessous7.7 kmL'Arbalète7.7 kmLe Tivoli7.7 kmLe Grand Croset Dessus7.8 kmLe Sentier8.1 kmChez le Brigadier8.1 kmL'Orient8.1 kmLe Chenit8.3 kmVallorbe8.4 kmLa Capitaine8.4 kmLa Vuarraz8.4 kmLa Praz8.5 kmChez le Christ8.5 kmDerrière la Côte9.2 kmLe Campe9.5 kmLe Day9.6 kmChez les Aubert9.8 kmPiguet Dessus11 kmChez le Grand David11 kmJuriens11 kmTribillet11 kmLe Brassus11 kmLa Combe11 kmLe Planoz11 kmBallaigues11 kmPremier12 kmRomainmôtier12 kmCroy13 kmBretonnières13 kmLes Clées14 kmBofflens15 kmLignerolle15 km
L'Abbaye from above
Around L'Abbaye44 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de JouxNature2.8 kmLac BrenetNature2.6 kmLac TerNature2.0 kmVallorbe CavesNature5.8 kmMollendruz rock shelter, Paleolithic-Neolithic dwelling siteNature4.4 kmCébriotNature12 kmÎle de la HarpeNature22 kmîle aux OiseauxNature23 kmMont TendreMountain6.2 kmLa DôleMountain30 kmPointe de Poêle ChaudMountain29 kmLe ChasseronMountain28 kmGrand CuneyMountain9.2 kmLe SuchetMountain18 kml'AbbayeSki area1.2 kmDent de Vaulion – Le MorezSki area4.5 kmL'OrientSki area8.2 kmMoutheSki area9.8 kmLac du JouxDive site2.1 kmGrotte de VallorbeDive site5.7 kmManor house of Haute RocheMonument2.3 kmLe SécheyMonument1.9 kmLe PontMonument2.1 kmLe LieuMonument2.7 kmL'Isle CastleMonument7.8 kmRomainmôtier MonasteryMonument12 kmLa SarrazMonument14 kmTown hall of MoutheMonument12 kmBarrage position Saint-GeorgeMuseum13 kmHorse Museum in the CastleMuseum15 kmEspace Horloger de la Vallée de JouxMuseum8.6 kmAudemars Piguet museumMuseum11 kmIron and Railway MuseumMuseum8.4 kmLe PontStation2.2 kmLe LieuStation2.8 kmSecheyStation1.4 kmLe Pont (lac)Ferry port2.0 kmLe Lieu Roche Fendue (lac)Ferry port2.7 kmMorgesPlace21 kmRenensPlace24 kmEcublensPlace23 kmCrissierPlace23 kmOrbePlace18 kmRollePlace21 km
Postal code
1344
Getting to L'Abbaye
Geneva International AirportGVA
49 kmDole Tavaux AirportDLE
80 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
82 kmLe PontRailway station
2.2 kmLe LieuRailway station
2.8 kmSecheyRailway station
1.4 kmLe Pont (lac)Le Lieu Roche Fendue (lac) · Le Rocheray (lac) · Les Bioux (lac)
2 kmLe Lieu Roche Fendue (lac)Le Pont (lac) · Le Rocheray (lac)
2.7 kmPlaces near L'Abbaye
Places with a climate like L'Abbaye
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit L'Abbaye?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in L'Abbaye.
What is the hottest month in L'Abbaye?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in L'Abbaye?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in L'Abbaye?
May is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of L'Abbaye?
The postal code of L'Abbaye is 1344.