Sierre Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sierre is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July to a very cold -4°C (25°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 7°C (45°F) in July to -13°C (9°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sierre has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1568 mm (62 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The wettest period in Sierre occurs in June, which receives around 153 mm (6 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, October, Sierre experiences high rainfall, totaling 112 mm (4.4 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Sierre Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Sierre, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average 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 Sierre.

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 over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

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