Vaud, Switzerland
Rances
Rances is a locality in Vaud, Switzerland, 570 m above sea level. It has a population of about 481 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population481
Local time16:57
46.76° N, 6.53° EElevation 570 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1439October: high / low15° / 6°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rances at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:02 · 18:3610 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:07Next 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 monthApril
80 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 9.1 km
Weather in Rances
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 60%
Today22 Oct13°3°
Fri23 Oct11°4°11.4 mm
Sat24 Oct9°3°6.7 mm
Sun25 Oct12°5°10.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°2°
Tue27 Oct18°8°
Wed28 Oct15°7°
Thu29 Oct11°5°
Fri30 Oct15°3°
Sat31 Oct12°3°
When to go to Rances
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 | 27 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 48 | 22 | 18 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 5° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 96 | 83 | 89 | 80 | 104 | 97 | 90 | 94 | 99 | 105 | 97 | 112 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Rances
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Rances
Outdoors around Rances
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mountain huts18Climbing15Viewpoints15Camp sites15Hot springs & thermal baths1Theme parks1Golf courses1Zoos1
Le MiroirCamp sites · 1,000 m
0.5 kmMur d'EscaladeClimbing
0.6 kmTour de la Grand‘VyViewpoints
0.8 kmMétabief aventureTheme parks
0.9 kmThermal Centre at Yverdon-les-BainsHot springs & thermal baths
0.9 kmCamping Yverdon PlageCamp sites
1 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area · 13 km of pistes · 7 lifts
8.2 kmStation d'Entre-les-FourgsSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
8.8 kmLes FourgsSki area · 4 km of pistes · 4 lifts
12 kmLa RobellaSki area · 11 km of pistes · 5 lifts
12 kmGrotte de VallorbeDive site
16 kmLac du JouxDive site
19 kmNature around Rances
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Rances
Earthquakes around Rances
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 · 71 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 137 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 78 km
5.1Lect 2 km ↓1971 · 78 km
Towns and villages around Rances
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Valeyres-sous-Rances0.9 kmSergey2.5 kmMathod2.7 kmBaulmes3.3 kmMontcherand3.4 kmL'Abergement3.5 kmOrbe4 kmChampvent4.1 kmSuscévaz4.1 kmLa Russille4.5 kmAgiez4.7 kmVillars-sous-Champvent4.9 kmPeney5.3 kmEssert-sous-Champvent5.5 kmEssert-Pittet5.5 kmVuiteboeuf5.6 kmLignerolle5.8 kmChamblon5.9 kmLes Clées6 kmEpendes6.3 kmLe Château-de-Ste-Croix6.4 kmLe Pâquier6.4 kmTreycovagnes6.5 kmLa Sagne6.5 kmSuchy6.7 kmOrges6.8 kmBofflens6.9 kmBretonnières7.1 kmSainte-Croix7.1 kmChavornay7.1 kmLa Mothe7.2 kmMontagny-près-Yverdon7.2 kmArnex-sur-Orbe7.4 kmValeyres-sous-Montagny7.5 kmBelmont-sur-Yverdon7.5 kmLes Rasses7.6 kmBullet8.1 kmVugelles8.1 kmGressy8.2 kmCorcelles-sur-Chavornay8.3 kmCroy8.3 kmL'Auberson8.4 kmPremier8.6 kmLes Tuileries8.6 kmYverdon-les-Bains8.7 kmLa Chaux8.9 kmSermuz9 kmBavois9 kmNovalles9 kmGiez9.1 kmRomainmôtier9.1 kmValeyres-sous-Ursins9.5 kmBallaigues9.5 kmLes Cluds9.5 kmLa Vraconnaz9.8 kmGrandevent10 kmJuriens10 kmFiez10 kmGrandson10 kmPomy11 kmFontaines-sur-Grandson11 kmUrsins11 kmCheseaux-Noréaz11 kmLe Day11 kmNoréaz11 kmCheseaux12 kmOrzens12 kmCorcelettes12 kmVillars-Burquin12 kmCuarny12 kmMauborget12 kmVaugondry12 kmVallorbe13 kmChampagne13 kmCronay13 kmLa Praz13 kmVillars-Epeney13 kmLa Rupe13 kmRomairon13 kmGossens13 km
Rances from above
Around Rances42 places to see, do and reach nearby
NozonNature4.0 kmTalentNature3.6 kmBuron RiverNature9.7 kmAbri de la CureNature3.7 kmCascade du DardNature9.4 kmSaut du DayNature10 kmMont TendreMountain25 kmLe ChasseronMountain10 kmGrand CuneyMountain29 kmLe SuchetMountain5.0 kmPetites RochesMountain9.1 kmAiguilles de BaulmesMountain5.4 kmSainte-Croix / Les RassesSki area8.2 kmStation d'Entre-les-FourgsSki area8.8 kmLes FourgsSki area12 kmLa RobellaSki area12 kmGrotte de VallorbeDive site16 kmLac du JouxDive site19 kmValeyres-sous-RancesMonument1.2 kmSergeyMonument2.4 kmBaulmesMonument2.7 kmRancesMonument1.8 kmOrbe-BoscéazMonument1.9 kmCastle with riding hall, house, outbuildings, fountain, and choir of the old churchMonument2.8 kmSaint-Christophe manorMonument2.0 kmChâteau de ValeyresMonument0.9 kmMusée du Vieux-BaulmesMuseum3.4 kmMuseum CIMA, automaton and musicboxesMuseum7.0 kmMaison d'Ailleurs (collection)Museum8.8 kmCenter Pro Natura of Champ-PittetMuseum11 kmConi'FerMuseum14 kmSix-FontainesStation2.8 kmBaulmesStation3.2 kmOrbeStation4.1 kmYverdon-les-BainsFerry port8.9 kmGrandsonFerry port10 kmRenensPlace25 kmPontarlierPlace21 kmYverdon-les-BainsPlace8.7 kmCrissierPlace24 kmOrbePlace4.0 kmBussignyPlace23 km
Postal code
1439
Getting to Rances
Geneva International AirportGVA
66 kmBern AirportBRN
76 kmDole Tavaux AirportDLE
89 kmSix-FontainesRailway station
2.8 kmBaulmesRailway station
3.2 kmOrbeRailway station
4.1 kmYverdon-les-BainsGrandson
8.9 kmGrandsonConcise (bateau) · Yverdon-les-Bains
10 kmPlaces near Rances
Places with a climate like Rances
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rances?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rances.
What is the hottest month in Rances?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Rances?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rances?
May is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rances?
The postal code of Rances is 1439.