Saas-Almagell Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Saas-Almagell can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C (23°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Saas-Almagell is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1975 mm (78 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 214 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snowfall, with 95 mm (3.7 in) over 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Saas-Almagell Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Saas-Almagell. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saas-Almagell.

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.

Relative humidity over the year