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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Arolla.
Arolla, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 16°C (61°F) and January dropping to -7°C (19°F).
With around 1345 mm (53 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Arolla has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has mild summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is May. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 6.7 hours of daily sunshine.
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Visitors to Arolla can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C (19°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in July to -15°C (5°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Arolla is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1345 mm (53 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Arolla enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation, while in February, Arolla receives about 94 mm (3.7 in). For more details, please visit our Arolla Precipitation page.
Arolla can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arolla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 70%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Arolla. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Arolla has mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -7°C (19°F) in January to 16°C (61°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -15°C (5°F) to 5°C (41°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1345 mm (53 in). May is the wettest month with 134 mm (5.3 in), while February is the driest with 94 mm (3.7 in).
Arolla receives around 1,685 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 202 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 83 hours.
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