Saillon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Saillon can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C (27°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -12°C (10°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Saillon is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1703 mm (67 in). Year-round, Saillon has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 177 mm (7 in), and the driest month, October, with 116 mm (4.6 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Saillon 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 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.

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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 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

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, October, November and December and highest during February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

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