Orsières weather in July (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Orsières this July? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

July in Orsières generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Orsières in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 275 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Orsières. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 275 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Switzerland in July

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Orsières, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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