Climate of Valais
(Switzerland)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 2 measuring stations in Valais.
Weather stations at an altitude above 2490m have not been included.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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Valais is one of the coldest regions in Switzerland with an average daily high temperature of only 10 degrees centigrade. It rarely gets really warm here and you can safely leave your swimwear at home. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from May to September. Winter athletes will find their favorite weather conditions from November to February.
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Important cities in Valais
Valais is a part of Switzerland and has an east-west extension of about 100 km. From north to south it is approximately 40 km. The biggest cities are Sitten and Sierre. The local time is now Wednesday, 6:50 am.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitten | 28,045 | 46°13'45"N | 7°21'34"E |
| Sierre | 15,752 | 46°17'31"N | 7°32'8"E |
| Monthey | 15,106 | 46°15'20"N | 6°57'38"E |
| Martigny-Ville | 14,768 | 46°6'10"N | 7°4'21"E |
| Naters | 7,552 | 46°19'31"N | 7°59'21"E |
| Conthey | 6,634 | 46°13'31"N | 7°18'13"E |
| Zermatt | 6,629 | 46°1'17"N | 7°44'57"E |
| Bagnes | 6,626 | 46°4'60"N | 7°13'0"E |
| Visp | 6,576 | 46°17'37"N | 7°52'53"E |
| Collombey | 5,926 | 46°16'12"N | 6°56'54"E |
| Fully | 5,922 | 46°8'19"N | 7°6'53"E |
| Savièse | 5,575 | 46°15'4"N | 7°20'44"E |
| Basse-Nendaz | 5,410 | 46°11'24"N | 7°18'44"E |
| Brig | 5,000 | 46°19'0"N | 7°58'60"E |
| Vétroz | 4,137 | 46°13'27"N | 7°17'21"E |
| Troistorrents | 3,873 | 46°13'44"N | 6°54'57"E |
| Saint-Maurice | 3,701 | 46°13'6"N | 7°0'12"E |
| Lens | 3,497 | 46°16'47"N | 7°26'45"E |
| Saxon | 3,477 | 46°9'0"N | 7°10'51"E |
| Leuk | 3,386 | 46°19'2"N | 7°38'3"E |
| Vouvry | 3,296 | 46°20'10"N | 6°53'26"E |
| Ayent | 3,243 | 46°16'57"N | 7°24'37"E |
| Randogne | 3,157 | 46°18'47"N | 7°29'28"E |
| Port-Valais | 2,821 | 46°22'18"N | 6°52'21"E |
| Chermignon-d’en Haut | 2,773 | 46°17'18"N | 7°28'30"E |
| Orsières | 2,725 | 46°1'45"N | 7°8'40"E |
| Chalais | 2,665 | 46°16'1"N | 7°30'34"E |
| Chamoson | 2,628 | 46°12'4"N | 7°13'24"E |
| Sankt Niklaus | 2,352 | 46°10'37"N | 7°48'11"E |
| Grimisuat | 2,332 | 46°15'42"N | 7°23'6"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.