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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Raron.
Raron, 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 -5°C (23°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1557 mm (61 in) annually. May is the wettest month. It has mild summers and very cold winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 6.7 hours of daily sunshine.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Raron. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July to a very cold -5°C (23°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during the colder months.
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Raron has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1557 mm (61 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Raron remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 149 mm (5.9 in) over 20 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 110 mm (4.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Raron Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Raron serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Raron.
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.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Raron. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Raron has mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -13°C (9°F) to 7°C (45°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1557 mm (61 in). May is the wettest month with 149 mm (5.9 in), while March is the driest with 110 mm (4.3 in).
Raron 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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