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Riddes Climate by Month

The temperature in Riddes can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Riddes. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -12°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Riddes has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1680 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Riddes has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 173 mm, and the driest month, October, with 115 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Riddes. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (9 KM, 6 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Riddes in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Riddes?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • When is winter in Riddes?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Riddes?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Riddes?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Riddes?
    June tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Riddes?
    October is the driest month with 115 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Riddes?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Riddes

    Wed   Dec 11
    4°C | -1°C
    E 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    6°C | 0°C
    N 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 0°C
    N 4 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain