Orsières weather in February (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Orsières in February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Orsières includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. February is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -12°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Orsières in February usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Orsières. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Orsières climate page with graphs.

 

Orsières, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in February

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Orsières should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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