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Sion weather in February (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is February weather typically in Sion? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Sion generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. February is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Sion in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 132 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sion. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sion climate page with graphs.

 

Sion, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Sion should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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