Canton of Valais is one of several regions in Switzerland, with temperatures that range from -6°C (21°F) in January to 15°C (59°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Zermatt, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Canton of Valais experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.
The coldest months generally fall in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When it comes to rainfall, Canton of Valais sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 93 mm (3.7 in).
July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.
