Lavaux
Lausanne, Switzerland UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lavaux is a region in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, covering an area of about 9 km2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes landscapes and natural monuments of national importance. It is the 36th most looked-up sight in Switzerland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs are 23 °C and lows are 16 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of 5 °C and a low of 0 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. May has the highest number of rainy days at about 18, while March has about 111 mm of rain. December and October see 128 mm and 135 mm of rain, respectively.
The region is 74 km from Bern and 56 km from Geneva International Airport. Travelers can combine a visit with nearby sites such as the Olympic Museum, located 8.8 km away, or Lausanne Cathedral, 9.1 km away. Other nearby locations include Lake Geneva, 15.7 km away, and Chillon Castle, 16.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 110 | 95 | 111 | 103 | 142 | 135 | 127 | 136 | 131 | 135 | 116 | 128 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
