Saas Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Saas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 18°C (64°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C (28°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 7°C (45°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Saas is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1676 mm (66 in). Saas experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 195 mm (7.7 in) in June, the wettest month, and 103 mm (4.1 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Saas Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Saas can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.2 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.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, February and December and higher in July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)