Arolla weather in February (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Arolla look like in February? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

February in Arolla generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -14°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Arolla in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

With about 104 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Arolla. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arolla, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 104 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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 Arolla 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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