Saillon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Saillon can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Saillon can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Saillon is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1703 mm. Year-round, Saillon has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 177 mm, and the driest month, October, with 116 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Saillon. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saillon.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, October, November and December and highest during February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Saillon in Switzerland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 177 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 116 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
