Vaud, Switzerland
Renens
Renens is a town in Vaud, Switzerland, 441 m above sea level. It has a population of about 20,927 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population20,927
Local time17:01
46.54° N, 6.59° EElevation 441 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1020October: high / low15° / 9°
Rain this month117mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Renens at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:01 · 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 month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
117 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
85 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Renens
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 59%
Today22 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct14°9°10.1 mm
Sat24 Oct11°8°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°9.9 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°
Tue27 Oct17°11°
Wed28 Oct17°14°
Thu29 Oct13°9°
Fri30 Oct14°9°
Sat31 Oct12°8°
When to go to Renens
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 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 52 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 69 | 50 | 21 | 18 |
| High | 5° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 21° | 15° | 10° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 99 | 85 | 96 | 87 | 117 | 109 | 100 | 107 | 110 | 117 | 104 | 117 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Renens
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Renens
1.5 km
Jouxtens-Mézery
1.8 km
Canton Vaud ArchivesBuilt 1798
1.8 km
Jean Monnet Foundation for EuropeBuilt 1978
2 km
Cantonal library and library of the university of LausanneBuilt 1806
0.8 km
Railway station SBB
2.7 km
Lousonna
Museum3.8 km
Cantonal Museum of Fine ArtsBuilt 1841
Museum3.1 km
Collection de l'art brutBuilt 1976Outdoors around Renens
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Zoo de ServionZoos
0.8 kmTropiquarium de ServionZoos
0.8 kmRocspot Grimper.chClimbing
0.9 kmTCS Camping MorgesCamp sites
1.1 kmGolf de LavauxGolf courses
1.1 kmChalet ScoutMountain huts
1.2 kmChalet a GobetSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
8.4 kmFroidevilleSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
9.5 kmThollon les MémisesSki area · 19 km of pistes · 16 lifts
21 kmBernexSki area · 15 km of pistes · 10 lifts
23 kmDeep TurtleDive site
4.8 kmLac Léman-Falaise de GlaiseDive site
6.3 kmSWISSUBDive site
7 kmNauti-funDive site
8 kmNature around Renens
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Renens
Earthquakes around Renens
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record59within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 55 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 140 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 63 km
5.3Piedicavallo 1 km ↙1968 · 142 km
Towns and villages around Renens
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Renens from above
Around Renens45 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake GenevaNature10 kmVenogeNature5.2 kmLac de SauvabelinNature3.9 kmLac CoffyNature8.4 kmMorgesNature8.2 kmVuachèreNature6.0 kmîle aux OiseauxNature5.5 kmÎle de la HarpeNature21 kmCornettes de BiseMountain28 kmMont de GrangeMountain34 kmTête de LantsenaireMountain27 kmTour d'AïMountain37 kmTour de MayenMountain37 kmRochers de ChaudinMountain28 kmChalet a GobetSki area8.4 kmFroidevilleSki area9.5 kmThollon les MémisesSki area21 kmBernexSki area23 kmDeep TurtleDive site4.8 kmLac Léman-Falaise de GlaiseDive site6.3 kmSWISSUBDive site7.0 kmJouxtens-MézeryMonument1.4 kmCanton Vaud ArchivesMonument1.8 kmJean Monnet Foundation for EuropeMonument1.8 kmCantonal library and library of the university of LausanneMonument2.0 kmRailway station SBBMonument0.8 kmLousonnaMonument2.7 kmLausanne-Vidy Roman MuseumMonument2.5 kmArchive of Modern Construction (EPFL)Monument2.8 kmCantonal Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum3.8 kmCollection de l'art brutMuseum3.1 kmSwiss Film ArchiveMuseum3.6 kmPhoto ElyséeMuseum3.7 kmCantonal museum of Zoology, LausanneMuseum3.9 kmRenensStation0.8 kmUnion-PrillyStation1.8 kmPrilly-MalleyStation1.8 kmSaint-SulpiceFerry port4.1 kmLausanne-OuchyFerry port4.8 kmLausannePlace4.3 kmVeveyPlace21 kmThonon-les-BainsPlace21 kmMorgesPlace7.5 kmPullyPlace6.5 kmÉvian-les-BainsPlace15 km
Postal code
1020
Getting to Renens
Geneva International AirportGVA
50 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
78 kmBern AirportBRN
81 kmRenensRailway station
0.8 kmUnion-PrillyRailway station
1.8 kmPrilly-MalleyRailway station
1.8 kmSaint-SulpiceLausanne-Ouchy · Morges
4.1 kmLausanne-OuchyMontreux · Morges · Pully · Saint-Gingolph
4.8 kmPlaces near Renens
Places with a climate like Renens
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Renens?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Renens.
What is the hottest month in Renens?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Renens?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Renens?
May is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Renens?
The postal code of Renens is 1020.