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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Evolène.
Evolène, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) in July, while winters cool to -6°C (21°F) in January.
With around 1395 mm (55 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Evolène 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 sunniest month is July, with 9.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Evolène. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C (21°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 6°C (43°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in January.
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Evolène has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1395 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Evolène enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation, while in March, Evolène receives about 99 mm (3.9 in). For more details, please visit our Evolène Precipitation page.
Evolène can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Evolène.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, October, November and December and higher in February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Evolène. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Evolène has mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -6°C (21°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -14°C (7°F) to 6°C (43°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1395 mm (55 in). May is the wettest month with 138 mm (5.4 in), while March is the driest with 99 mm (3.9 in).
Evolène receives around 2,171 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 270 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 70 hours. Overall, Evolène enjoys abundant sunshine.
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