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Olten Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Tuesday at 15° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Olten weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (35 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 4.3 mm (0.17 in). Warnings in force: strong wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:00 local time.

OLTEN, Sunday. — Olten may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 11° before sinking to -1° by night. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Olten, where the average high is 8°. Winds are light from the SSE, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 15°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 43 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Olten brings highs near 8°, lows of 2° and about 100 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, February the coldest at -1°, and May the wettest with 116 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 582 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
6 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
7 AMLight rain3°0°4 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMLight rain4°1°4 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMOvercast5°2°4 km/h–
10 AMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–
11 AMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy9°7°5 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy10°8°7 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy11°8°7 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy11°9°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast10°8°5 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy8°7°4 km/h–
6 PMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast8°6°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast8°6°5 km/h–
10 PMLight rain9°7°8 km/h0.5 mm
11 PMLight rain10°6°14 km/h1.4 mm
12 AMLight rain10°6°13 km/h1.1 mm
1 AMLight rain9°6°12 km/h0.3 mm
2 AMPartly cloudy9°6°10 km/h–
3 AMLight showers9°6°12 km/h0.2 mm
4 AMLight showers9°5°12 km/h0.5 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light rain, high 11°, low -1°, 3.4 mm of rain, gusts to 44 km/h. Sun up 7:32 AM, down 4:52 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°11°3.4 mm44 km/h9 h 20 min
Monday8°10°5.2 mm45 km/h9 h 17 min
Tuesday8°15°9.3 mm62 km/h9 h 15 min
Wednesday9°12°7.8 mm47 km/h9 h 12 min
Thursday9°11°11 mm47 km/h9 h 10 min
Friday8°11°2.4 mm45 km/h9 h 8 min
Saturday3°9°2.1 mm36 km/h9 h 5 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 15°. Wettest: Thursday, 11 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 62 km/h.

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The Almanac · Olten Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Olten, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 8°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Olten in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Olten by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°93 mm9 km/h8 h 52 min✦
February6°-1°81 mm9 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March11°2°81 mm9 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°83 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦
May20°9°116 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
June23°12°114 mm7 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July25°14°116 mm7 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August24°13°110 mm6 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September20°10°91 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°6°105 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November8°2°100 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December5°0°112 mm9 km/h8 h 29 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Olten

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Olten today?

Right now it is 2 °C (35 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.4 mm (0.17 in) expected.

Will it rain in Olten this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 43 mm (1.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Olten?

Yes: strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Olten?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is May, with 116 mm (4.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Olten?

June and August. June brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 110 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Olten?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AarauAargau12 km ENE9°2°97 mm
RheinfeldenBaden-Wurttemberg25 km NNW9°3°82 mm
MuttenzBasel-Landschaft27 km NW9°3°73 mm
ReinachBasel-Landschaft29 km NW9°3°68 mm
RiehenBasel-City32 km NW9°3°67 mm
BadenAargau33 km ENE8°2°95 mm
BaselBasel-City34 km NW10°3°58 mm
SchopfheimBaden-Wurttemberg34 km N8°2°98 mm

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