Zinal Temperature by Month

Zinal in Canton of Valais, Switzerland sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -6°C (21°F) in January and 17°C (63°F) in July, averaging 6°C (43°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

Visitors to Zinal can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 6°C (43°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Zinal by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. July, the warmest month, gets 202 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Zinal's average annual maximum temperature is 6°C (43°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Zinal, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -6°C (21°F) and humidity around 65%, considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.

For more on Zinal's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Zinal climate page.